US Bridges

FAS618FEATHERFARM over Deer Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T18N R 7W B · Structure no. SA7600000000225

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS618FEATHERFARM over Deer Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAS618FEATHERFARM over Deer Creek in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesFAS618FEATHERFARM
CrossesDeer Creek
LocationSec 9 T18N R 7W B
RouteCounty Highway 618
Coordinates33.42773, -90.92241
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating43.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2022)
Projected traffic224 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS618FEATHERFARM over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS618FEATHERFARM over Deer 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 FAS618FEATHERFARM over Deer Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS618FEATHERFARM over Deer Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS618FEATHERFARM over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.