US Bridges

CO RD 9 over Unnamed Stream

Poor

Webster County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T21N R 9E B · Structure no. SA7800000000104

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 9 over Unnamed Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 9 over Unnamed Stream in Webster County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 3 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 9
CrossesUnnamed Stream
LocationSec 7 T21N R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 9
Coordinates33.70347, -89.39064
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic165 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$127,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 9 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 9 over Unnamed Stream 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 9 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 9 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 9 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.