US Bridges

Middle Road over Balfour Creek

Fair

Madison County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 9N R 1W B · Structure no. SA4500000000058

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
138 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle Road over Balfour Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Middle Road over Balfour Creek in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMiddle Road
CrossesBalfour Creek
LocationSec 32 T 9N R 1W B
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyMadison County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.57541, -90.31789
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2015)
Projected traffic300 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$448,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Middle Road over Balfour Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middle 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Middle Road over Balfour Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Middle Road over Balfour Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Middle Road over Balfour Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.