US Bridges

Crawford Road over Sand Creek

GoodClosed to traffic

Oktibbeha County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T18N R15E B · Structure no. SA5300000000094

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
290
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crawford Road over Sand Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crawford Road over Sand Creek in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2032. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCrawford Road
CrossesSand Creek
LocationSec 11 T18N R15E B
RouteCounty Highway 749
Coordinates33.44667, -88.69758
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
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 rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2012)
Projected traffic435 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$275,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crawford Road over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crawford Road over Sand 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 2023.

How much traffic does Crawford Road over Sand Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Crawford Road over Sand Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Crawford Road over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.