US Bridges

CO RD 46 over Bch of Peachahala Creek

PoorPosted for load

Carroll County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T17N R 4E · Structure no. SA0800000000026

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 46 over Bch of Peachahala Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 46 over Bch of Peachahala Creek in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 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 Creek
LocationSec 22 T17N R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 46
Coordinates33.32911, -89.86894
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating21.5 US tons
Inventory rating15.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 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
Trucks8%
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$362,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 46 over Bch of Peachahala Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 46 over Bch of Peachahala Creek 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 Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 46 over Bch of Peachahala Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 46 over Bch of Peachahala Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.