US Bridges

Arlington Road over Thompson Creek

FairPosted for load

Perry County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 3N R 9W B · Structure no. SA5600000000058

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
448 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arlington Road over Thompson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arlington Road over Thompson Creek in Perry County, Mississippi. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2044. The structure is 448 ft (136.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesArlington Road
CrossesThompson Creek
LocationSec 33 T 3N R 9W B
RouteCounty Highway 42
CountyPerry County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.18564, -88.90256
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadH 15
Structure length448 ft (136.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2024)
Projected traffic285 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Arlington Road over Thompson Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arlington Road over Thompson 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Arlington Road over Thompson Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Arlington Road over Thompson Creek?

The structure is 448 ft (136.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Arlington Road over Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.