US Bridges

Old West Pt. Road over Sand Creek

Good

Oktibbeha County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T19N R14E · Structure no. SA530000000A138

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old West Pt. Road over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old West Pt. Road over Sand Creek in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesOld West Pt. Road
CrossesSand Creek
LocationSec 26 T19N R14E
RouteCity Street 248
CountyOktibbeha County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.484, -88.79847
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2021)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$661,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old West Pt. Road over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old West Pt. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Old West Pt. Road over Sand Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old West Pt. Road over Sand Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Old West Pt. Road over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.