US Bridges

County Road 108 over Sand Creek

Good

Union County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T 8S R 3E · Structure no. SA7300000000139

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 108 over Sand Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 108 over Sand Creek in Union County, Mississippi. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCounty Road 108
CrossesSand Creek
LocationSec 16 T 8S R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 100
Coordinates34.38896, -88.99867
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic225 by 2042
Trucks5%
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$334,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 108 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 108 over Sand 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 108 over Sand Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 108 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 108 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.