US Bridges

Irene Road over Small Creek

Good

Pike County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 2N R 7E B · Structure no. SA5700000000056

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irene Road over Small Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irene Road over Small Creek in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIrene Road
CrossesSmall Creek
LocationSec 7 T 2N R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 53
Coordinates31.15881, -90.54747
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2021)
Projected traffic450 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$782,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Irene Road over Small Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irene Road over Small 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 Irene Road over Small Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Irene Road over Small Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Irene Road over Small Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.