US Bridges

County Road 189 over Bridge Creek

Good

Union County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 7S R 5E · Structure no. SA7300000000110

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 189 over Bridge Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 189 over Bridge Creek in Union County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 36 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2034. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 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
CrossesBridge Creek
LocationSec 31 T 7S R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyUnion County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.43699, -88.81813
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2014)
Projected traffic105 by 2034
Trucks0%
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$183,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 189 over Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is County Road 189 over Bridge 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 2023.

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

About 70 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is County Road 189 over Bridge Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 189 over Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.