US Bridges

Rossville RD over Unnamed Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T 1S R 3W · Structure no. SA4700000000010

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rossville RD over Unnamed Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Rossville RD over Unnamed Creek in Marshall 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRossville RD
CrossesUnnamed Creek
LocationSec 27 T 1S R 3W
RouteCounty Highway 17
Coordinates34.97416, -89.51137
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2021)
Projected traffic675 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rossville RD over Unnamed Creek built?

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

What condition is Rossville RD over Unnamed 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rossville RD over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rossville RD over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rossville RD over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.