US Bridges

US 80 over Richland Creek

Fair

Rankin County, Mississippi · 0.7 MI E I 20 · Structure no. 210008006106080

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Richland Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 80 over Richland Creek in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80
CrossesRichland Creek
Location0.7 MI E I 20
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyRankin County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.27884, -89.93879
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2023)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1,000 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 over Richland Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 over Richland Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.