US Bridges

Co. Rd. 69 over Ayers Creek

Good

Union County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T 6S R 2E B · Structure no. SA7300000000010

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 69 over Ayers Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Rd. 69 over Ayers Creek in Union County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesCo. Rd. 69
CrossesAyers Creek
LocationSec 16 T 6S R 2E B
RouteCounty Highway 461
Coordinates34.562, -89.09911
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2024)
Projected traffic263 by 2044
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 69 over Ayers Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 69 over Ayers 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 Co. Rd. 69 over Ayers Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 69 over Ayers Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 69 over Ayers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.