US Bridges

South Yard Road over Town Creek

Good

Pike County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 3N R 7E · Structure no. SA5700000000109

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Yard Road over Town Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying South Yard Road over Town Creek in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).

CarriesSouth Yard Road
CrossesTown Creek
LocationSec 24 T 3N R 7E
RouteCounty Highway 808
Coordinates31.21475, -90.45344
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2021)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed61.5 mi (99 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$600,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Yard Road over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Yard Road over Town 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does South Yard Road over Town Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is South Yard Road over Town Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns South Yard Road over Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.