US Bridges

St. Augustine Dr. over Bch of Richland Creek

Good

Rankin County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 5N R 2E · Structure no. SA6100000000195

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

St. Augustine Dr. over Bch of Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying St. Augustine Dr. over Bch of Richland Creek 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSt. Augustine Dr.
CrossesBch of Richland Creek
LocationSec 30 T 5N R 2E
RouteCounty Highway 2011
Coordinates32.24549, -90.12959
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic450 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$279,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was St. Augustine Dr. over Bch of Richland Creek built?

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

What condition is St. Augustine Dr. over Bch of Richland 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does St. Augustine Dr. over Bch of Richland Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is St. Augustine Dr. over Bch of Richland Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns St. Augustine Dr. over Bch of Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.