US Bridges

CO RD 8 over Pryor Creek

FairPosted for load

Webster County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T21N R 8E B · Structure no. SA7800000000098

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 8 over Pryor Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 8 over Pryor Creek in Webster County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCO RD 8
CrossesPryor Creek
LocationSec 25 T21N R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 18
Coordinates33.65606, -89.41577
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.5 US tons
Inventory rating12.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic150 by 2035
Trucks—
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 8 over Pryor Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 8 over Pryor 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 8 over Pryor Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CO RD 8 over Pryor Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 8 over Pryor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.