Louisville Road over Sand Creek
FairOktibbeha County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T17N R12E B · Structure no. SA5300000000005
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 437 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 810
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Louisville Road over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Louisville Road over Sand Creek in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 810 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,215 by 2043. The structure is 437 ft (133.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Louisville Road over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Louisville Road over Sand Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Louisville Road over Sand Creek carry?
About 810 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Louisville Road over Sand Creek?
The structure is 437 ft (133.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Louisville Road over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.