US Bridges

Scott Road over Worsham Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T20N R 6E · Structure no. SA4900000000087

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scott Road over Worsham Creek is a concrete slab carrying Scott Road over Worsham Creek in Montgomery County, Mississippi. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesScott Road
CrossesWorsham Creek
LocationSec 9 T20N R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 60
Coordinates33.605, -89.66611
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scott Road over Worsham Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scott Road over Worsham 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 2024.

How much traffic does Scott Road over Worsham Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Scott Road over Worsham Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Scott Road over Worsham Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.