US Bridges

Calvary Church DR over Big Creek

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 6N R 7E B · Structure no. SA4300000000119

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calvary Church DR over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Calvary Church DR over Big Creek in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2043. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCalvary Church DR
CrossesBig Creek
LocationSec 35 T 6N R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 199
Coordinates31.44352, -90.46404
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2021)
Projected traffic450 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$172,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Calvary Church DR over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Calvary Church DR over Big 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Calvary Church DR over Big Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Calvary Church DR over Big Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Calvary Church DR over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.