US Bridges

Youngstown Road over Sumer Seat Creek

Fair

Warren County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 6N R 4W B · Structure no. SA7500000000001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
121
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Youngstown Road over Sumer Seat Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Youngstown Road over Sumer Seat Creek in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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.

It carries about 121 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesYoungstown Road
CrossesSumer Seat Creek
LocationSec 6 T 6N R 4W B
RouteCounty Highway 62
CountyWarren County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.38917, -90.65033
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 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 traffic121 (2021)
Projected traffic165 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$836,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Youngstown Road over Sumer Seat Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Youngstown Road over Sumer Seat 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Youngstown Road over Sumer Seat Creek carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Youngstown Road over Sumer Seat Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Youngstown Road over Sumer Seat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.