US Bridges

Adams Road over Town Creek

Good

Pike County, Mississippi · SEC_25_T 3N_R 7E B · Structure no. SA570000000A111

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams Road over Town Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Adams Road over Town Creek in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAdams Road
CrossesTown Creek
LocationSEC_25_T 3N_R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 58
Coordinates31.20383, -90.45147
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2021)
Projected traffic120 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$733,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Adams Road over Town Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adams 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 2023.

How much traffic does Adams Road over Town Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Adams Road over Town Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Adams Road over Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.