US Bridges

CO RD 46 over Bch of Peachahala

PoorPosted for load

Carroll County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T17N R 4E · Structure no. SA0800000000025

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 46 over Bch of Peachahala is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 46 over Bch of Peachahala in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 46
CrossesBch of Peachahala
LocationSec 22 T17N R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 46
Coordinates33.32903, -89.8695
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12.5 US tons
Inventory rating9.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic15 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
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$400,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 46 over Bch of Peachahala built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 46 over Bch of Peachahala in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 46 over Bch of Peachahala carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CO RD 46 over Bch of Peachahala?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 46 over Bch of Peachahala?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.