US Bridges

Shannon Bottom RD over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T13N R 1W B · Structure no. SA8200000000190

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shannon Bottom RD over Creek is a steel other carrying Shannon Bottom RD over Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesShannon Bottom RD
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 14 T13N R 1W B
RouteCounty Highway 77
Coordinates32.97686, -90.26539
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating5.2 US tons
Inventory rating3.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2021)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$348,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shannon Bottom RD over Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shannon Bottom RD over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Shannon Bottom RD over Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Shannon Bottom RD over Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Shannon Bottom RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.