US Bridges

North Veterans over Mud Creek

FairPosted for load

Lee County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 9S R 6E · Structure no. SA4100000000094

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,365
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Veterans over Mud Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying North Veterans over Mud Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,365 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,450 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNorth Veterans
CrossesMud Creek
LocationSec 28 T 9S R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 653
Coordinates34.27211, -88.68072
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,365 (2023)
Projected traffic12,450 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$156,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Veterans over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Veterans over Mud Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does North Veterans over Mud Creek carry?

About 8,365 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is North Veterans over Mud Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns North Veterans over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.