US Bridges

Big Creek Drive SW over Big Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 5N R 7E · Structure no. SA430000000A016

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
180 ft
30 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Creek Drive SW over Big Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Creek Drive SW over Big Creek in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2046. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Creek Drive SW
CrossesBig Creek
LocationSec 3 T 5N R 7E
RouteCounty Highway 200
CountyLincoln County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.43426, -90.49103
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans30
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck32 ft (9.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic220 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Big Creek Drive SW over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Creek Drive SW 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Big Creek Drive SW over Big Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Big Creek Drive SW over Big Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Big Creek Drive SW over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.