US Bridges

County Road 189 over Sawmill Creek

FairPosted for load

Union County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 7S R 4E · Structure no. SA7300000000103

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 189 over Sawmill Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road 189 over Sawmill Creek in Union County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 47 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2033. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 189
CrossesSawmill Creek
LocationSec 36 T 7S R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyUnion County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.43702, -88.83052
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2013)
Projected traffic105 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 189 over Sawmill Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is County Road 189 over Sawmill 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 189 over Sawmill Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 189 over Sawmill Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 189 over Sawmill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.