US Bridges

Leming Road over O. Harper Creek

Fair

Simpson County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 1N R 3E · Structure no. SA6400000000160

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leming Road over O. Harper Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Leming Road over O. Harper Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLeming Road
CrossesO. Harper Creek
LocationSec 6 T 1N R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 213
CountySimpson County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.95796, -90.02337
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2022)
Projected traffic8 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$175,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Leming Road over O. Harper Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leming Road over O. Harper 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Leming Road over O. Harper Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Leming Road over O. Harper Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Leming Road over O. Harper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.