US Bridges

Rials Creek Road over Branch of Riles Creek

Fair

Simpson County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T10N R18W B · Structure no. SA6400000000115

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rials Creek Road over Branch of Riles Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Rials Creek Road over Branch of Riles Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRials Creek Road
CrossesBranch of Riles Creek
LocationSec 6 T10N R18W B
RouteCounty Highway 388
CountySimpson County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.8692, -89.84385
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2022)
Projected traffic255 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$208,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rials Creek Road over Branch of Riles Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rials Creek Road over Branch of Riles 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rials Creek Road over Branch of Riles Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rials Creek Road over Branch of Riles Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rials Creek Road over Branch of Riles Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.