US Bridges

Louisville Road over Golden Horn Creek

Good

Oktibbeha County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T17N R12E B · Structure no. SA5300000000010

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Louisville Road over Golden Horn Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Louisville Road over Golden Horn Creek in Oktibbeha 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2030. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLouisville Road
CrossesGolden Horn Creek
LocationSec 27 T17N R12E B
RouteCounty Highway 677
Coordinates33.31339, -89.03381
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2008)
Projected traffic660 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Louisville Road over Golden Horn Creek built?

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

What condition is Louisville Road over Golden Horn 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Louisville Road over Golden Horn Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Louisville Road over Golden Horn Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Louisville Road over Golden Horn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.