US Bridges

N Old Canton RD B over Bear Creek

Fair

Madison County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 8N R 2E B · Structure no. SA4500000000148

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Old Canton RD B over Bear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying N Old Canton RD B over Bear Creek in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2036. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesN Old Canton RD B
CrossesBear Creek
LocationSec 1 T 8N R 2E B
RouteCity Street 6988
Coordinates32.57056, -90.04639
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2016)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Old Canton RD B over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Old Canton RD B over Bear 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 2024.

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

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is N Old Canton RD B over Bear Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns N Old Canton RD B over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.