US Bridges

Shaw-Skene Road over Porter Creek

Fair

Bolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T20N R 6W B · Structure no. SA0600000000005

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shaw-Skene Road over Porter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Shaw-Skene Road over Porter Creek in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesShaw-Skene Road
CrossesPorter Creek
LocationSec 2 T20N R 6W B
RouteCounty Highway 609
Coordinates33.60539, -90.79819
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2025)
Projected traffic675 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Shaw-Skene Road over Porter Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shaw-Skene Road over Porter 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Shaw-Skene Road over Porter Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Shaw-Skene Road over Porter Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Shaw-Skene Road over Porter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.