US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 282 over Creek

Good

Newton County, Mississippi · 2.3KM S Decatur & Hugh M. · Structure no. 00000000000S122

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 282 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 282 over Creek in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 234 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 282
CrossesCreek
Location2.3KM S Decatur & Hugh M.
RouteFederal Lands Road 282
Coordinates32.44083, -89.25233
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic234 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$24,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 282 over Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 282 over 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 2025.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 282 over Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 282 over Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 282 over Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.