US Bridges

Potter Road over Deer Creek

Good

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T18N R 7W · Structure no. SA760000000A224

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
279 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Potter Road over Deer Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Potter Road over Deer Creek in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2044. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPotter Road
CrossesDeer Creek
LocationSec 5 T18N R 7W
RouteCounty Highway 867
Coordinates33.4376, -90.94829
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic28 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Potter Road over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Potter Road over Deer 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Potter Road over Deer Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Potter Road over Deer Creek?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Potter Road over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.