US Bridges

Egypt Road over Cedar Creek

Good

Monroe County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T14S R 6E B · Structure no. SA4800000000096

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Egypt Road over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Egypt Road over Cedar Creek in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesEgypt Road
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationSec 13 T14S R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 801
Coordinates33.86306, -88.61472
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2024)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2043
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 Road over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Egypt Road 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Egypt Road over Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Egypt Road over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Egypt Road over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.