US Bridges

Old HWY 80 over Mulberry Creek Relief

Good

Rankin County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T 6N R 5E · Structure no. SA6100000000155

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 80 over Mulberry Creek Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Old HWY 80 over Mulberry Creek Relief in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld HWY 80
CrossesMulberry Creek Relief
LocationSec 25 T 6N R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 132
Coordinates32.33118, -89.73854
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21.1 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 traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 80 over Mulberry Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 80 over Mulberry Creek Relief 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Old HWY 80 over Mulberry Creek Relief carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 80 over Mulberry Creek Relief?

The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 80 over Mulberry Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.