US Bridges

Scotland Road over Cypress Creek

Good

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T11N R 1E B · Structure no. SA8200000000086

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scotland Road over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scotland Road over Cypress Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesScotland Road
CrossesCypress Creek
LocationSec 31 T11N R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 563
Coordinates32.75389, -90.22825
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2017)
Projected traffic550 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$399,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scotland Road over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scotland Road over Cypress 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Scotland Road over Cypress Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Scotland Road over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Scotland Road over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.