US Bridges

Shiloh Road over Phillips Creek

Fair

Alcorn County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 1S R 8E · Structure no. SA0200000000024

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,615
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shiloh Road over Phillips Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Shiloh Road over Phillips Creek in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,615 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,915 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesShiloh Road
CrossesPhillips Creek
LocationSec 31 T 1S R 8E
RouteCity Street 3019
Coordinates34.94528, -88.5
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,615 (2024)
Projected traffic12,915 by 2043
Trucks8%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shiloh Road over Phillips Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shiloh Road over Phillips 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Shiloh Road over Phillips Creek carry?

About 8,615 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Shiloh Road over Phillips Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Shiloh Road over Phillips Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.