US Bridges

Mize Road over Halfway Creek

Good

Monroe County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T13S R17W · Structure no. SA4800000000073

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
128
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mize Road over Halfway Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Mize Road over Halfway Creek in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 128 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMize Road
CrossesHalfway Creek
LocationSec 19 T13S R17W
RouteCounty Highway 740
Coordinates33.92866, -88.36847
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating50 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 width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Mize Road over Halfway Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mize Road over Halfway 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Mize Road over Halfway Creek carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mize Road over Halfway Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mize Road over Halfway Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.