US Bridges

Rl Sturgis W. Pt. over Relief for Big Creek

Fair

Oktibbeha County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T18N R12E B · Structure no. SA5300000000061

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rl Sturgis W. Pt. over Relief for Big Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Rl Sturgis W. Pt. over Relief for Big Creek in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 6 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2030. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRl Sturgis W. Pt.
CrossesRelief for Big Creek
LocationSec 27 T18N R12E B
RouteCounty Highway 127
Coordinates33.39783, -89.01969
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 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 width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2008)
Projected traffic90 by 2030
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$27,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rl Sturgis W. Pt. over Relief for Big Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rl Sturgis W. Pt. over Relief for Big 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rl Sturgis W. Pt. over Relief for Big Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Rl Sturgis W. Pt. over Relief for Big Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rl Sturgis W. Pt. over Relief for Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.