US Bridges

Louisville Road over Golden Horn Creek

Good

Oktibbeha County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T17N R12E B · Structure no. SA5300000000014

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2012 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 1982, so it is 43 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesLouisville Road
CrossesGolden Horn Creek
LocationSec 34 T17N R12E B
RouteCounty Highway 677
Coordinates33.29644, -89.03103
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2012)
Projected traffic660 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$36,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Louisville Road over Golden Horn Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 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 November 2021.

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

About 440 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Louisville Road over Golden Horn Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Louisville Road over Golden Horn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.