US Bridges

Sun Creek Rd. over Bch of Sun Creek

Good

Oktibbeha County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T20N R14E B · Structure no. SA530000000A155

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sun Creek Rd. over Bch of Sun Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Sun Creek Rd. over Bch of Sun 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSun Creek Rd.
CrossesBch of Sun Creek
LocationSec 31 T20N R14E B
RouteCounty Highway 250
Coordinates33.55966, -88.8631
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2012)
Projected traffic300 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sun Creek Rd. over Bch of Sun Creek built?

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

What condition is Sun Creek Rd. over Bch of Sun 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sun Creek Rd. over Bch of Sun Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sun Creek Rd. over Bch of Sun Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Sun Creek Rd. over Bch of Sun Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.