US Bridges

Ainsworth Road over Sanders Creek

Good

Simpson County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 2N R 3E · Structure no. SA6400000000072

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ainsworth Road over Sanders Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ainsworth Road over Sanders Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2040. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAinsworth Road
CrossesSanders Creek
LocationSec 23 T 2N R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 200
Coordinates31.99793, -89.95806
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2040
Trucks8%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ainsworth Road over Sanders Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ainsworth Road over Sanders 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Ainsworth Road over Sanders Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ainsworth Road over Sanders Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ainsworth Road over Sanders Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.