US Bridges

Toy Drive NW over Blue Creek

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 7N R 6E · Structure no. SA4300000000155

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
209 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Toy Drive NW over Blue Creek is a concrete slab carrying Toy Drive NW over Blue Creek in Lincoln 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2046. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesToy Drive NW
CrossesBlue Creek
LocationSec 9 T 7N R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 290
CountyLincoln County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.59392, -90.61288
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating27.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$304,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Toy Drive NW over Blue Creek built?

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

What condition is Toy Drive NW over Blue 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Toy Drive NW over Blue Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Toy Drive NW over Blue Creek?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Toy Drive NW over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.