US Bridges

County Road 119 over Poplar Springs Creek

FairPosted for load

Union County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 8S R 3E · Structure no. SA7300000000136

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 119 over Poplar Springs Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 119 over Poplar Springs Creek in Union County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2034. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 119
CrossesPoplar Springs Creek
LocationSec 14 T 8S R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 91
CountyUnion County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.38783, -88.96033
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 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 closed5 mi (8 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$413,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 119 over Poplar Springs Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 119 over Poplar 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 119 over Poplar Springs Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is County Road 119 over Poplar Springs Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 119 over Poplar Springs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.