US Bridges

CO RD 252 over Sand Creek

FairPosted for load

Webster County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T20N R 9E B · Structure no. SA7800000000053

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 252 over Sand Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 252 over Sand Creek in Webster County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCO RD 252
CrossesSand Creek
LocationSec 21 T20N R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 716
CountyWebster County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.57708, -89.354
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2020)
Projected traffic255 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$358,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 252 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 252 over Sand 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 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 252 over Sand Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 252 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 252 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.