US Bridges

Livingston-V Road over Balfour Creek

Fair

Madison County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 9N R 1W B · Structure no. SA4500000000056

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Livingston-V Road over Balfour Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Livingston-V Road over Balfour Creek in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2035. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLivingston-V Road
CrossesBalfour Creek
LocationSec 30 T 9N R 1W B
RouteCounty Highway 6976
Coordinates32.58958, -90.33506
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 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 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$269,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Livingston-V Road over Balfour Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Livingston-V Road over Balfour 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Livingston-V Road over Balfour Creek carry?

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

How long is Livingston-V Road over Balfour Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Livingston-V Road over Balfour Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.