US Bridges

Star Road over Bch of Steen Creek

Good

Rankin County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 3N R 2E B · Structure no. SA610000000A014

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Star Road over Bch of Steen Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Star Road over Bch of Steen Creek in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStar Road
CrossesBch of Steen Creek
LocationSec 12 T 3N R 2E B
RouteCounty Highway 426
Coordinates32.1144, -90.04089
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2024)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Star Road over Bch of Steen Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Star Road over Bch of Steen 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 Star Road over Bch of Steen Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Star Road over Bch of Steen Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Star Road over Bch of Steen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.