US Bridges

New Prospect Road over Skinner Creek

Good

Oktibbeha County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T18N R14E B · Structure no. SA5300000000084

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Prospect Road over Skinner Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying New Prospect Road over Skinner 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 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNew Prospect Road
CrossesSkinner Creek
LocationSec 23 T18N R14E B
RouteCounty Highway 2714
Coordinates33.40311, -88.80997
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2012)
Projected traffic150 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$38,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Prospect Road over Skinner Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Prospect Road over Skinner 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 New Prospect Road over Skinner Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is New Prospect Road over Skinner Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns New Prospect Road over Skinner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.