US Bridges

Money Sunk Road over Old Creek

Good

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T13N R 1W · Structure no. SA8200000000186

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Money Sunk Road over Old Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Money Sunk Road over Old Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMoney Sunk Road
CrossesOld Creek
LocationSec 7 T13N R 1W
RouteCounty Highway 85
Coordinates32.98922, -90.33103
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks8%
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$127,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Money Sunk Road over Old Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Money Sunk Road over Old 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Money Sunk Road over Old Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Money Sunk Road over Old Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Money Sunk Road over Old Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.