US Bridges

CO RD 31 over Bch of Peachahala Creek

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T17N R 5E · Structure no. SA0800000000050

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 31 over Bch of Peachahala Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 31 over Bch of Peachahala Creek in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 31
CrossesBch of Peachahala Creek
LocationSec 20 T17N R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 31
Coordinates33.31519, -89.78522
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.3 US tons
Inventory rating13.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2015)
Projected traffic45 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 31 over Bch of Peachahala Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 31 over Bch of Peachahala 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 31 over Bch of Peachahala Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CO RD 31 over Bch of Peachahala Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 31 over Bch of Peachahala Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.