US Bridges

Scottland Road over Unamed Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T14S R18W · Structure no. SA4800000000196

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scottland Road over Unamed Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Scottland Road over Unamed Creek in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 6 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 64 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesScottland Road
CrossesUnamed Creek
LocationSec 30 T14S R18W
RouteCounty Highway 142
CountyMonroe County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.82581, -88.45536
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$156,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scottland Road over Unamed Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scottland Road over Unamed 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 2024.

How much traffic does Scottland Road over Unamed Creek carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Scottland Road over Unamed Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Scottland Road over Unamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.