US Bridges

Deep Creek Road over Sandy Creek

Fair

Stone County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 2S R 9W B · Structure no. SA6600000000092

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deep Creek Road over Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Deep Creek Road over Sandy Creek in Stone County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesDeep Creek Road
CrossesSandy Creek
LocationSec 8 T 2S R 9W B
RouteCounty Highway 188
CountyStone County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.89164, -88.91497
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2023)
Projected traffic330 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Deep Creek Road over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deep Creek Road over Sandy 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 Deep Creek Road over Sandy Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Deep Creek Road over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Deep Creek Road over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.