US Bridges

Pepperhouse Road over Seabury Creek

Good

Amite County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T 2N R 2E B · Structure no. SA0300000000050

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pepperhouse Road over Seabury Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pepperhouse Road over Seabury Creek in Amite County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPepperhouse Road
CrossesSeabury Creek
LocationSec 25 T 2N R 2E B
RouteCounty Highway 17
Coordinates31.12464, -91.02436
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic225 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pepperhouse Road over Seabury Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pepperhouse Road over Seabury 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pepperhouse Road over Seabury Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pepperhouse Road over Seabury Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Pepperhouse Road over Seabury Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.