US Bridges

Pine Bluff Road over Bluff Creek

Good

Clay County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T16S R 3E · Structure no. SA1300000000031

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Bluff Road over Bluff Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pine Bluff Road over Bluff Creek in Clay County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesPine Bluff Road
CrossesBluff Creek
LocationSec 9 T16S R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 49
Coordinates33.69944, -88.99444
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Pine Bluff Road over Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Bluff Road over Bluff 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pine Bluff Road over Bluff Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pine Bluff Road over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Pine Bluff Road over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.