US Bridges

Mcculough-Mclin RD over Steepbank Creek

Fair

Rankin County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 4N R 2E · Structure no. SA6100000000058

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcculough-Mclin RD over Steepbank Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Mcculough-Mclin RD over Steepbank Creek in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMcculough-Mclin RD
CrossesSteepbank Creek
LocationSec 35 T 4N R 2E
RouteCounty Highway 434
Coordinates32.14664, -90.06678
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2024)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$127,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcculough-Mclin RD over Steepbank Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcculough-Mclin RD over Steepbank 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mcculough-Mclin RD over Steepbank Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Mcculough-Mclin RD over Steepbank Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mcculough-Mclin RD over Steepbank Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.