US Bridges

Egypt RD over Cedar Creek

Good

Monroe County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T14S R 6E B · Structure no. SA4800000000094

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
636
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Egypt RD over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Egypt RD over Cedar Creek in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 636 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesEgypt RD
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationSec 6 T14S R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 801
Coordinates33.89694, -88.70344
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 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 rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic636 (2023)
Projected traffic945 by 2040
Trucks10%
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 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 Egypt RD over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Egypt RD over Cedar 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 Egypt RD over Cedar Creek carry?

About 636 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Egypt RD over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Egypt RD over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.