US Bridges

Big Rock RD over Turkey Creek

Good

Wayne County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 9N R 5W · Structure no. SA770000000A102

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Rock RD over Turkey Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Big Rock RD over Turkey Creek in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBig Rock RD
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationSec 31 T 9N R 5W
RouteCounty Highway 316
Coordinates31.7101, -88.52032
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic375 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Big Rock RD over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Rock RD over Turkey 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 Big Rock RD over Turkey Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Big Rock RD over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Big Rock RD over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.