US Bridges

Artesia West Pt RD over Creek

Good

Lowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T19N R16E · Structure no. SA4400000000101

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
131 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Artesia West Pt RD over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Artesia West Pt RD over Creek in Lowndes 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, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesArtesia West Pt RD
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 21 T19N R16E
RouteCounty Highway 471
Coordinates33.49277, -88.63324
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
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 Artesia West Pt RD over Creek built?

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

What condition is Artesia West Pt RD over 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 Artesia West Pt RD over Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Artesia West Pt RD over Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Artesia West Pt RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.