US Bridges

Melvin Mason RD SE over Boone Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T 6N R 9E · Structure no. SA4300000000339

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Melvin Mason RD SE over Boone Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Melvin Mason RD SE over Boone Creek in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesMelvin Mason RD SE
CrossesBoone Creek
LocationSec 19 T 6N R 9E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.47576, -90.34587
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Melvin Mason RD SE over Boone Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Melvin Mason RD SE over Boone 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Melvin Mason RD SE over Boone Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Melvin Mason RD SE over Boone Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Melvin Mason RD SE over Boone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.