US Bridges

Camden Road over Watermill Creek

Fair

Madison County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T11N R 5E B · Structure no. SA4500000000138

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
126 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camden Road over Watermill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Camden Road over Watermill Creek in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2035. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCamden Road
CrossesWatermill Creek
LocationSec 29 T11N R 5E B
RouteCounty Highway 77
CountyMadison County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.77708, -89.80944
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2015)
Projected traffic90 by 2035
Trucks—
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$314,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Camden Road over Watermill Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camden Road over Watermill 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Camden Road over Watermill Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Camden Road over Watermill Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Camden Road over Watermill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.