US Bridges

Atway Road over Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T 2S R 3W · Structure no. SA4700000000029

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
110 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atway Road over Creek is a steel other carrying Atway Road over Creek in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2044. The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesAtway Road
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 25 T 2S R 3W
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyMarshall County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.87442, -89.47658
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating18.4 US tons
Inventory rating11.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2023)
Projected traffic195 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$491,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Atway Road over Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Atway Road over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Atway Road over Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Atway Road over Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Atway Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.