US Bridges

Crawford Road over Rocky Bottom Creek

Good

Oktibbeha County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T17N R15E B · Structure no. SA5300000000043

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crawford Road over Rocky Bottom Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Crawford Road over Rocky Bottom Creek in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2030. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCrawford Road
CrossesRocky Bottom Creek
LocationSec 25 T17N R15E B
RouteCounty Highway 749
Coordinates33.3136, -88.67364
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 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 traffic780 (2008)
Projected traffic1,170 by 2030
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crawford Road over Rocky Bottom Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crawford Road over Rocky Bottom 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Crawford Road over Rocky Bottom Creek carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Crawford Road over Rocky Bottom 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 Crawford Road over Rocky Bottom Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.