US Bridges

Barnes Crossing RD over Mud Creek

Good

Lee County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 9S R 6E B · Structure no. SA4100000000084

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barnes Crossing RD over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barnes Crossing RD over Mud Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.

It carries about 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,050 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesBarnes Crossing RD
CrossesMud Creek
LocationSec 8 T 9S R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 325
Coordinates34.31556, -88.69583
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2023)
Projected traffic7,050 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$717,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barnes Crossing RD over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barnes Crossing RD over Mud 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 2023.

How much traffic does Barnes Crossing RD over Mud Creek carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Barnes Crossing RD over Mud Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Barnes Crossing RD over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.