US Bridges

Campground Road over Barnett Creek

Good

Newton County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 6N R10E · Structure no. SA5100000000032

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Campground Road over Barnett Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Campground Road over Barnett Creek in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCampground Road
CrossesBarnett Creek
LocationSec 17 T 6N R10E
RouteCounty Highway 287
Coordinates32.36286, -89.30347
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks8%
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

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 Campground Road over Barnett Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Campground Road over Barnett 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Campground Road over Barnett Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Campground Road over Barnett Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Campground Road over Barnett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.