US Bridges

China Street over Deer Creek

Good

Sharkey County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T12N R 7W · Structure no. SA6300000000025

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
173 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
770
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

China Street over Deer Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying China Street over Deer Creek in Sharkey County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,087 by 2041. The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChina Street
CrossesDeer Creek
LocationSec 11 T12N R 7W
RouteCity Street 403
Coordinates32.90728, -90.87882
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2021)
Projected traffic1,087 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$1.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was China Street over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is China 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 China Street over Deer Creek carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is China Street over Deer Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns China Street over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.