US Bridges

Belva Drive over Local Creek

Good

Warren County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T15N R 3E · Structure no. SA7500000000024

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
131 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,785
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belva Drive over Local Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Belva Drive over Local Creek in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,785 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,620 by 2043. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBelva Drive
CrossesLocal Creek
LocationSec 29 T15N R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 270
Coordinates32.24892, -90.91961
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,785 (2021)
Projected traffic3,620 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$926,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Belva Drive over Local Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belva Drive over Local 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Belva Drive over Local Creek carry?

About 2,785 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Belva Drive over Local Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Belva Drive over Local Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.