US Bridges

Cessna Road over Thompson Creek

Good

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T10N R 2W · Structure no. SA8200000000050

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cessna Road over Thompson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cessna Road over Thompson Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCessna Road
CrossesThompson Creek
LocationSec 17 T10N R 2W
RouteCounty Highway 140
Coordinates32.71128, -90.41611
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2017)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$609,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cessna Road over Thompson Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cessna Road over Thompson 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Cessna Road over Thompson Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Cessna Road over Thompson Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cessna Road over Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.