US Bridges

Horseshoe Bayou RD over Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T18N R 8W · Structure no. SA7600000000254

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horseshoe Bayou RD over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Horseshoe Bayou RD over Creek in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHorseshoe Bayou RD
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 12 T18N R 8W
RouteCounty Highway 794
Coordinates33.42809, -91.01203
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Horseshoe Bayou RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Horseshoe Bayou RD over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Horseshoe Bayou RD over Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Horseshoe Bayou RD over Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Horseshoe Bayou RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.