US Bridges

Sanders Road over Big Creek

Good

Marion County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 3N R17W · Structure no. SA4600000000064

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sanders Road over Big Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Sanders Road over Big Creek in Marion County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 31 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2045. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSanders Road
CrossesBig Creek
LocationSec 8 T 3N R17W
RouteCounty Highway 275
Coordinates31.23256, -89.72166
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 inspectionAugust 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 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 (2023)
Projected traffic80 by 2045
Trucks8%
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$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sanders Road over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Sanders Road over Big 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sanders Road over Big Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sanders Road over Big Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Sanders Road over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.