US Bridges

Old Sawmill Road over Branch of Warrior Creek

Fair

Scott County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 6N R 9E · Structure no. SA6200000000058

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Sawmill Road over Branch of Warrior Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Sawmill Road over Branch of Warrior 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 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Sawmill Road
CrossesBranch of Warrior Creek
LocationSec 23 T 6N R 9E
RouteCounty Highway 18
Coordinates32.3472, -89.33772
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.
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 inspectionApril 2023
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 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 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 traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$380,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Sawmill Road over Branch of Warrior Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Sawmill Road over Branch of Warrior 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Old Sawmill Road over Branch of Warrior Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Old Sawmill Road over Branch of Warrior Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Old Sawmill Road over Branch of Warrior Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.