US Bridges

Columbus Ave over Town Creek

Fair

Winston County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T15N R12E · Structure no. SA8000000000073

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbus Ave over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Columbus Ave over Town 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,750 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesColumbus Ave
CrossesTown Creek
LocationSec 27 T15N R12E
RouteCity Street 294
CountyWinston County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.13318, -89.04593
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic4,500 (2022)
Projected traffic6,750 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Columbus Ave over Town Creek built?

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

What condition is Columbus Ave over Town 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Columbus Ave over Town Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Columbus Ave over Town Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Columbus Ave over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.