US Bridges

Arlington DR SW over Big Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T 6N R 7E B · Structure no. SA430000000A115

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arlington DR SW over Big Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Arlington DR SW over Big Creek in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2034. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesArlington DR SW
CrossesBig Creek
LocationSec 29 T 6N R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 2178
Coordinates31.46303, -90.52819
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2023)
Projected traffic570 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Arlington DR SW over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arlington DR SW over Big 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Arlington DR SW over Big Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Arlington DR SW over Big Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Arlington DR SW over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.