US Bridges

Freetown Road over Crouches Creek

Fair

Warren County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 6N R 5W B · Structure no. SA7500000000002

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freetown Road over Crouches Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Freetown Road over Crouches Creek in Warren 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.

It carries about 480 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 656 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFreetown Road
CrossesCrouches Creek
LocationSec 12 T 6N R 5W B
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyWarren County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.38142, -90.6625
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2021)
Projected traffic656 by 2043
Trucks8%
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$251,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Freetown Road over Crouches Creek built?

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

What condition is Freetown Road over Crouches 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 Freetown Road over Crouches Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Freetown Road over Crouches Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Freetown Road over Crouches Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.