US Bridges

Spouts Spring Road over Local Creek

Fair

Warren County, Mississippi · Sec 40 T16N R 4E B · Structure no. SA7500000000077

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spouts Spring Road over Local Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Spouts Spring Road over Local Creek in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpouts Spring Road
CrossesLocal Creek
LocationSec 40 T16N R 4E B
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarren County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.39733, -90.85372
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$332,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spouts Spring Road over Local Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spouts Spring Road over Local 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Spouts Spring Road over Local Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Spouts Spring Road over Local Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Spouts Spring Road over Local Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.