US Bridges

Fred Bacot Road over Lazy Creek

Good

Pike County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 4N R 8E · Structure no. SA5700000000155

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
131 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fred Bacot Road over Lazy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Fred Bacot Road over Lazy Creek in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFred Bacot Road
CrossesLazy Creek
LocationSec 4 T 4N R 8E
RouteCounty Highway 210
Coordinates31.34331, -90.39892
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2021)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks—
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$825,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fred Bacot Road over Lazy Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fred Bacot Road over Lazy 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 Fred Bacot Road over Lazy Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Fred Bacot Road over Lazy Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Fred Bacot Road over Lazy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.