US Bridges

US 84 over Mill Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Mississippi · 1.0 MI W US 45 · Structure no. 210008407718050

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 over Mill Creek in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,700 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 84
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.0 MI W US 45
RouteU.S. Route 84
Coordinates31.7047, -88.64224
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating109 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2023)
Projected traffic4,700 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 over Mill 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 over Mill Creek carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m).

Who owns US 84 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.