Cral-Sta Loop RD over Carson Sand Creek
PoorClosed to trafficWayne County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T10N R 7W B · Structure no. SA7700000000137
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cral-Sta Loop RD over Carson Sand Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cral-Sta Loop RD over Carson Sand Creek in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cral-Sta Loop RD over Carson Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cral-Sta Loop RD over Carson Sand Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Cral-Sta Loop RD over Carson Sand Creek carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Cral-Sta Loop RD over Carson Sand Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Cral-Sta Loop RD over Carson Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.