US Bridges

Magnolia Street over Deer Creek

Good

Sharkey County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T12N R 7W · Structure no. SA6300000000020

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
131 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
770
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Magnolia Street over Deer Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Magnolia Street over Deer Creek in Sharkey County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,070 by 2041. The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMagnolia Street
CrossesDeer Creek
LocationSec 2 T12N R 7W
RouteCity Street 404
Coordinates32.91101, -90.87818
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2021)
Projected traffic1,070 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$1.1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Magnolia Street over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Magnolia Street over Deer 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Magnolia Street over Deer Creek carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Magnolia Street over Deer Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Magnolia Street over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.