US Bridges

Vandevere Road over Creek

Poor

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T13N R 1W · Structure no. SA8200000000214

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vandevere Road over Creek is a steel other carrying Vandevere Road over Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVandevere Road
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 27 T13N R 1W
RouteCounty Highway 230
Coordinates32.9475, -90.28639
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
Deck2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vandevere Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vandevere 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Vandevere Road over Creek carry?

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

How long is Vandevere Road over Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Vandevere Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.