US Bridges

Oneil Creek Road over Oneil Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T11N R 3W · Structure no. SA8200000000118

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
400 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oneil Creek Road over Oneil Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oneil Creek Road over Oneil Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8 by 2035. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOneil Creek Road
CrossesOneil Creek
LocationSec 34 T11N R 3W
RouteCounty Highway 301
CountyYazoo County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.74869, -90.48756
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2015)
Projected traffic8 by 2035
Trucks12%
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$986,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oneil Creek Road over Oneil Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oneil Creek Road over Oneil 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Oneil Creek Road over Oneil Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Oneil Creek Road over Oneil Creek?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Oneil Creek Road over Oneil Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.