US Bridges

Napier RD over Little Red Creek

Good

Wayne County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 7N R 5W · Structure no. SA7700000000032

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Napier RD over Little Red Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Napier RD over Little Red Creek in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2044. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNapier RD
CrossesLittle Red Creek
LocationSec 3 T 7N R 5W
RouteCounty Highway 18
Coordinates31.60706, -88.472
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2024)
Projected traffic405 by 2044
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$347,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Napier RD over Little Red Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Napier RD over Little Red 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Napier RD over Little Red Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Napier RD over Little Red Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Napier RD over Little Red Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.