US Bridges

Cameta Road over Deer Creek

Good

Sharkey County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T13N R 6W B · Structure no. SA630000000A037

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
267 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cameta Road over Deer Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cameta Road over Deer Creek in Sharkey County, Mississippi. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2042. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCameta Road
CrossesDeer Creek
LocationSec 6 T13N R 6W B
RouteCounty Highway 1510
Coordinates33.00789, -90.85229
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2022)
Projected traffic182 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cameta Road over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cameta Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Cameta Road over Deer Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cameta Road over Deer Creek?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cameta Road over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.