US Bridges

Binford Road over Unnamed Local Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T15S R 6E · Structure no. SA4800000000130

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
83
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Binford Road over Unnamed Local Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Binford Road over Unnamed Local Creek in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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.

It carries about 83 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBinford Road
CrossesUnnamed Local Creek
LocationSec 24 T15S R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 292
CountyMonroe County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.75306, -88.62139
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2024)
Projected traffic100 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$230,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Binford Road over Unnamed Local Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Binford Road over Unnamed Local 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Binford Road over Unnamed Local Creek carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Binford Road over Unnamed Local Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Binford Road over Unnamed Local Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.