US Bridges

Link Road over Clear Creek

Fair

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 9N R 2W · Structure no. SA820000000A012

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Link Road over Clear Creek is a steel other carrying Link Road over Clear Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesLink Road
CrossesClear Creek
LocationSec 30 T 9N R 2W
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyYazoo County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.596, -90.44236
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating5.6 US tons
Inventory rating3.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic45 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$190,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Link Road over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Link Road over Clear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Link Road over Clear Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Link Road over Clear Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Link Road over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.