US Bridges

Freetown Road over Muddy Creek

Good

Warren County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T16N R 4E B · Structure no. SA750000000A067

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
910
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freetown Road over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Freetown Road over Muddy Creek in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 910 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,365 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFreetown Road
CrossesMuddy Creek
LocationSec 12 T16N R 4E B
RouteCounty Highway 15
Coordinates32.38228, -90.75922
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic910 (2021)
Projected traffic1,365 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Freetown Road over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Freetown Road over Muddy 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Freetown Road over Muddy Creek carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Freetown Road over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Freetown Road over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.