US Bridges

Sawyer Road over Unnamed Local Creek

Good

Monroe County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T12S R 7E · Structure no. SA4800000000024

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
88
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sawyer Road over Unnamed Local Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sawyer Road over Unnamed Local Creek in Monroe 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 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 88 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSawyer Road
CrossesUnnamed Local Creek
LocationSec 21 T12S R 7E
RouteCounty Highway 235
Coordinates34.01636, -88.57761
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Sawyer Road over Unnamed Local Creek built?

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

What condition is Sawyer Road over Unnamed Local 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 Sawyer Road over Unnamed Local Creek carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sawyer Road over Unnamed Local Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sawyer Road over Unnamed Local Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.