US Bridges

Old Canton RD over Bear Creek Tributary

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 8N R 2E B · Structure no. SA4500000000032

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Canton RD over Bear Creek Tributary is a concrete slab carrying Old Canton RD over Bear Creek Tributary in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Canton RD
CrossesBear Creek Tributary
LocationSec 24 T 8N R 2E B
RouteCounty Highway 6988
CountyMadison County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.51889, -90.03808
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.1 US tons
Inventory rating10.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2015)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$127,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Canton RD over Bear Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Canton RD over Bear Creek Tributary 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Old Canton RD over Bear Creek Tributary carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Canton RD over Bear Creek Tributary?

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 Old Canton RD over Bear Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.