US Bridges

Center Ridge Road over Short Creek

FairPosted for load

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T11N R 2W · Structure no. SA8200000000098

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Ridge Road over Short Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Center Ridge Road over Short Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2047. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCenter Ridge Road
CrossesShort Creek
LocationSec 10 T11N R 2W
RouteCounty Highway 126
CountyYazoo County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.81097, -90.39411
Functional classRural 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
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.6 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2021)
Projected traffic140 by 2047
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$279,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Center Ridge Road over Short Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center Ridge Road over Short 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Center Ridge Road over Short Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Center Ridge Road over Short Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Center Ridge Road over Short Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.