US Bridges

Cessna Road over Thompson Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T10N R 2W · Structure no. SA8200000000051

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
127 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cessna Road over Thompson Creek is a steel other 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2038. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCessna Road
CrossesThompson Creek
LocationSec 18 T10N R 2W
RouteCounty Highway 140
Coordinates32.71789, -90.43575
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic45 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$269,000 (2019 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 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cessna Road over Thompson Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cessna Road over Thompson Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Cessna Road over Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.