US Bridges

Myers RD over Sanders Creek

Good

Rankin County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T 3N R 3E · Structure no. SA6100000000027

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Myers RD over Sanders Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Myers RD over Sanders Creek in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMyers RD
CrossesSanders Creek
LocationSec 29 T 3N R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 448
Coordinates32.06875, -90.01399
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$156,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Myers RD over Sanders Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Myers RD over Sanders 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Myers RD over Sanders Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Myers RD over Sanders Creek?

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

Who owns Myers RD over Sanders Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.