US Bridges

County Road 59 over Little Mud Creek

Good

Union County, Mississippi · Sec 09 T 7S R 2E · Structure no. SA730000000A079

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
119 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 59 over Little Mud Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 59 over Little Mud Creek in Union County, Mississippi. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2042. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCounty Road 59
CrossesLittle Mud Creek
LocationSec 09 T 7S R 2E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.48684, -89.09966
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic225 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 59 over Little Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 59 over Little Mud 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 59 over Little Mud Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 59 over Little Mud Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 59 over Little Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.