US Bridges

Conehatta Rd. over Crooked Wood Creek

FairPosted for load

Scott County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 7N R 9E B · Structure no. SA6200000000097

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Conehatta Rd. over Crooked Wood Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Conehatta Rd. over Crooked Wood 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesConehatta Rd.
CrossesCrooked Wood Creek
LocationSec 36 T 7N R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 194
Coordinates32.40736, -89.3372
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2022)
Projected traffic350 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$450,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Conehatta Rd. over Crooked Wood Creek built?

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

What condition is Conehatta Rd. over Crooked Wood 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Conehatta Rd. over Crooked Wood Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Conehatta Rd. over Crooked Wood Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Conehatta Rd. over Crooked Wood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.