US Bridges

Line Creek Road over Line Creek

Fair

Scott County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 5N R 6E · Structure no. SA6200000000001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
300 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Line Creek Road over Line Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Line Creek Road over Line Creek in Scott County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesLine Creek Road
CrossesLine Creek
LocationSec 5 T 5N R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 210
CountyScott County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.30091, -89.70777
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans300
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$370,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Line Creek Road over Line Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Line Creek Road over Line 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 Line Creek Road over Line Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Line Creek Road over Line Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Line Creek Road over Line Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.