US Bridges

Old Columbus Road over Spring Creek

Good

Monroe County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T14S R18W · Structure no. SA480000000A114

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Columbus Road over Spring Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Columbus Road over Spring Creek in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Columbus Road
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationSec 18 T14S R18W
RouteCounty Highway 148
Coordinates33.84792, -88.46572
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2023)
Projected traffic90 by 2040
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Columbus Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Columbus Road over Spring 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 Old Columbus Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Columbus Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Columbus Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.