US Bridges

Fellowship Road over Sand Creek

GoodPosted for load

Lee County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 8S R 6E · Structure no. SA4100000000048

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
88 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fellowship Road over Sand Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Fellowship Road over Sand Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2045. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFellowship Road
CrossesSand Creek
LocationSec 21 T 8S R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 1212
Coordinates34.37219, -88.68072
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2025)
Projected traffic68 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$408,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fellowship Road over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fellowship Road over Sand Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Fellowship Road over Sand Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fellowship Road over Sand Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Fellowship Road over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.