US Bridges

County Road 47 over Mud Creek

FairPosted for load

Union County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 8S R 1E B · Structure no. SA7300000000114

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 47 over Mud Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 47 over Mud Creek in Union County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2034. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 47
CrossesMud Creek
LocationSec 12 T 8S R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 922
CountyUnion County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.39795, -89.1415
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2014)
Projected traffic780 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$583,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 47 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 47 over Mud 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 47 over Mud Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 47 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 47 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.