US Bridges

Clear CR Ch Road over Clay Hill Creek

Good

Marion County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 1N R17W B · Structure no. SA4600000000006

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clear CR Ch Road over Clay Hill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Clear CR Ch Road over Clay Hill Creek in Marion County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 43 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesClear CR Ch Road
CrossesClay Hill Creek
LocationSec 10 T 1N R17W B
RouteCounty Highway 1277
Coordinates31.06574, -89.69797
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic80 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$132,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clear CR Ch Road over Clay Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Clear CR Ch Road over Clay Hill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Clear CR Ch Road over Clay Hill Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Clear CR Ch Road over Clay Hill Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Clear CR Ch Road over Clay Hill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.