US Bridges

Carson Road over Hurricane Creek

Good

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T12N R 1W · Structure no. SA8200000000218

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carson Road over Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carson Road over Hurricane Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 175 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCarson Road
CrossesHurricane Creek
LocationSec 5 T12N R 1W
RouteCounty Highway 112
Coordinates32.91211, -90.32686
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2015)
Projected traffic175 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$540,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carson Road over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carson Road over Hurricane 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Carson Road over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Carson Road over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Carson Road over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.