US Bridges

County Road 294 over Unnamed Creek

FairPosted for load

Union County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 8S R 3E · Structure no. SA7300000000164

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 294 over Unnamed Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 294 over Unnamed Creek in Union County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2034. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.1 mi (137 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 294
CrossesUnnamed Creek
LocationSec 17 T 8S R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 294
CountyUnion County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.38306, -89.01949
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.3 US tons
Inventory rating5.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2014)
Projected traffic15 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed85.1 mi (137 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$200,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 294 over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 294 over Unnamed 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 294 over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is County Road 294 over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 294 over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.