US Bridges

County Road 120 over P0PLAR Springs Creek

Fair

Union County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 8S R 3E · Structure no. SA7300000000135

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 120 over P0PLAR Springs Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 120 over P0PLAR Springs Creek in Union County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 34 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2034. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 120
CrossesP0PLAR Springs Creek
LocationSec 14 T 8S R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 90
CountyUnion County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.37949, -88.94812
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2014)
Projected traffic75 by 2034
Trucks—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$241,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 120 over P0PLAR Springs Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is County Road 120 over P0PLAR Springs 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 120 over P0PLAR Springs Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is County Road 120 over P0PLAR Springs Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 120 over P0PLAR Springs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.