US Bridges

Mccoy Lake Rd. over Bear Creek

Good

Sunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T18N R 3W B · Structure no. SA670000000A033

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
131 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccoy Lake Rd. over Bear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Mccoy Lake Rd. over Bear Creek in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMccoy Lake Rd.
CrossesBear Creek
LocationSec 24 T18N R 3W B
RouteCounty Highway 12
Coordinates33.40984, -90.45734
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mccoy Lake Rd. over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mccoy Lake Rd. over Bear 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mccoy Lake Rd. over Bear Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mccoy Lake Rd. over Bear Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mccoy Lake Rd. over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.