US Bridges

Riceville RD over Big Biloxi Creek

Fair

Stone County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 4S R12W · Structure no. SA6600000000085

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riceville RD over Big Biloxi Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Riceville RD over Big Biloxi Creek in Stone County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesRiceville RD
CrossesBig Biloxi Creek
LocationSec 22 T 4S R12W
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyStone County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.68111, -89.17294
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Riceville RD over Big Biloxi Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riceville RD over Big Biloxi 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Riceville RD over Big Biloxi Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Riceville RD over Big Biloxi 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 Riceville RD over Big Biloxi Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.