US Bridges

Stewart Mill Road over Clear Creek

Good

Pike County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 4N R 8E · Structure no. SA5700000000167

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stewart Mill Road over Clear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Stewart Mill Road over Clear 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesStewart Mill Road
CrossesClear Creek
LocationSec 33 T 4N R 8E
RouteCounty Highway 198
Coordinates31.26719, -90.40742
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating50 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 width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2021)
Projected traffic285 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$625,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stewart Mill Road over Clear Creek built?

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

What condition is Stewart Mill Road over Clear 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 Stewart Mill Road over Clear Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Stewart Mill Road over Clear Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Stewart Mill Road over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.