US Bridges

Self Creek Road over Lick Creek

Good

Oktibbeha County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T19N R13E B · Structure no. SA5300000000128

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Self Creek Road over Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Self Creek Road over Lick Creek in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSelf Creek Road
CrossesLick Creek
LocationSec 28 T19N R13E B
RouteCounty Highway 176
Coordinates33.47659, -88.94379
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2012)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$181,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Self Creek Road over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Self Creek Road over Lick 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Self Creek Road over Lick Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Self Creek Road over Lick Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Self Creek Road over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.