US Bridges

Carter Road over Creek

Good

Winston County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T14N R10E · Structure no. SA8000000000027

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carter Road over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Carter Road over Creek in Winston County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesCarter Road
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 14 T14N R10E
RouteCounty Highway 20
Coordinates33.07684, -89.24012
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Carter Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carter Road over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Carter Road over Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Carter Road over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Carter Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.