US Bridges

Sandifer Lane NE over Bear Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T 8N R 9E · Structure no. SA4300000000292

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandifer Lane NE over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sandifer Lane NE over Bear Creek in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSandifer Lane NE
CrossesBear Creek
LocationSec 27 T 8N R 9E
RouteCounty Highway 76
Coordinates31.63127, -90.27818
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandifer Lane NE over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandifer Lane NE over Bear 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sandifer Lane NE over Bear Creek carry?

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

How long is Sandifer Lane NE over Bear Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Sandifer Lane NE over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.