US Bridges

CO RD 252 over Little Sand Creek

Good

Webster County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T20N R 9E B · Structure no. SA7800000000055

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 252 over Little Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 252 over Little Sand Creek in Webster 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 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2035. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCO RD 252
CrossesLittle Sand Creek
LocationSec 29 T20N R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 716
Coordinates33.5656, -89.38441
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2015)
Projected traffic255 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 CO RD 252 over Little Sand Creek built?

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

What condition is CO RD 252 over Little Sand 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 May 2023.

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

About 170 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 252 over Little Sand Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 252 over Little Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.