US Bridges

Conner RD over Creek

Poor

Noxubee County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T13N R15E · Structure no. SA5200000000004

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
200 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Conner RD over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Conner RD over Creek in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesConner RD
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 27 T13N R15E
RouteCounty Highway 78
Coordinates32.94331, -88.75803
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans200
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$600,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Conner RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Conner RD over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Conner RD over Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Conner RD over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Conner RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.