US Bridges

Strickland Road over Huricane Creek

FairPosted for load

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T12N R 1W · Structure no. SA820000000A131

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Strickland Road over Huricane Creek is a steel other carrying Strickland Road over Huricane Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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: 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 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesStrickland Road
CrossesHuricane Creek
LocationSec 4 T12N R 1W
RouteCounty Highway 111
CountyYazoo County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.91397, -90.31147
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating5.8 US tons
Inventory rating3.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2021)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$145,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Strickland Road over Huricane Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Strickland Road over Huricane 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Strickland Road over Huricane Creek carry?

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

How long is Strickland Road over Huricane Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Strickland Road over Huricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.