US Bridges

Piney Springs Road over Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T13N R 1E · Structure no. SA8200000000195

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piney Springs Road over Creek is a steel other carrying Piney Springs Road over Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesPiney Springs Road
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 19 T13N R 1E
RouteCounty Highway 230
Coordinates32.96181, -90.23406
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating9.6 US tons
Inventory rating5.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$272,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Piney Springs Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Piney Springs Road 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 Piney Springs Road over Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Piney Springs Road over Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Piney Springs Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.