US Bridges

County Road 1 over Rochester Creek

Good

Union County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 6S R 1E B · Structure no. SA7300000000003

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 1 over Rochester Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 1 over Rochester Creek in Union County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 370 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCounty Road 1
CrossesRochester Creek
LocationSec 8 T 6S R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 416
Coordinates34.57606, -89.21282
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2024)
Projected traffic555 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 County Road 1 over Rochester Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 1 over Rochester 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 County Road 1 over Rochester Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 1 over Rochester Creek?

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

Who owns County Road 1 over Rochester Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.