US Bridges

Airport Road over Pelucia Creek

Good

Carroll County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T19N R 2E B · Structure no. SA0800000000112

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
620 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Road over Pelucia Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airport Road over Pelucia Creek in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2034. The structure is 620 ft (189 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Road
CrossesPelucia Creek
LocationSec 23 T19N R 2E B
RouteCounty Highway 185
CountyCarroll County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.49819, -90.0635
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length620 ft (189 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2014)
Projected traffic540 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Airport Road over Pelucia Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Road over Pelucia Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Airport Road over Pelucia Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Airport Road over Pelucia Creek?

The structure is 620 ft (189 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Road over Pelucia Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.