US Bridges

Marcon Farms Road over Carington Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Mississippi · SEC_22_T 2S_R 4W · Structure no. SA4700000000040

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marcon Farms Road over Carington Creek is a steel other carrying Marcon Farms Road over Carington 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 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 128 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMarcon Farms Road
CrossesCarington Creek
LocationSEC_22_T 2S_R 4W
RouteCounty Highway 140
CountyMarshall County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.88988, -89.60872
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating19.2 US tons
Inventory rating15.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2024)
Projected traffic128 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$262,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marcon Farms Road over Carington Creek built?

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

What condition is Marcon Farms Road over Carington 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 Marcon Farms Road over Carington Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Marcon Farms Road over Carington Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Marcon Farms Road over Carington Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.