US Bridges

CO RD 144 over Bch of Pelucia Creek

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T18N R 4E · Structure no. SA0800000000096

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 144 over Bch of Pelucia Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 144 over Bch of Pelucia Creek in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO RD 144
CrossesBch of Pelucia Creek
LocationSec 20 T18N R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 144
Coordinates33.40928, -89.89761
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$699,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 144 over Bch of Pelucia Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 144 over Bch of Pelucia 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 144 over Bch of Pelucia Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CO RD 144 over Bch of Pelucia Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 144 over Bch of Pelucia Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.