16th Section Road over Ash Creek
FairPosted for loadOktibbeha County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T19N R15E B · Structure no. SA5300000000144
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 88 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
16th Section Road over Ash Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 16th Section Road over Ash Creek in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 54 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 16th Section Road over Ash Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is 16th Section Road over Ash 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 2024.
How much traffic does 16th Section Road over Ash Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is 16th Section Road over Ash Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns 16th Section Road over Ash Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.