US Bridges

Furrs Mill DR NE over Clear Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 8N R 8E · Structure no. SA4300000000263

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Furrs Mill DR NE over Clear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Furrs Mill DR NE over Clear Creek in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2045. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFurrs Mill DR NE
CrossesClear Creek
LocationSec 23 T 8N R 8E
RouteCounty Highway 103
Coordinates31.64935, -90.37341
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$168,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Furrs Mill DR NE over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Furrs Mill DR NE over Clear 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 2023.

How much traffic does Furrs Mill DR NE over Clear Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Furrs Mill DR NE over Clear Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Furrs Mill DR NE over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.