US Bridges

Richland Creek RD over Richland Creek

Good

Marion County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 3N R12E · Structure no. SA4600000000042

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richland Creek RD over Richland Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Richland Creek RD over Richland Creek in Marion County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2045. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRichland Creek RD
CrossesRichland Creek
LocationSec 1 T 3N R12E
RouteCounty Highway 108
Coordinates31.25918, -89.94284
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 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 traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic110 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Richland Creek RD over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richland Creek RD over Richland 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Richland Creek RD over Richland Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Richland Creek RD over Richland Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Richland Creek RD over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.