US Bridges

Pheba-Colony RD over Johnson Creek

Good

Clay County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T16S R 3E B · Structure no. SA1300000000037

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pheba-Colony RD over Johnson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pheba-Colony RD over Johnson Creek in Clay County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2038. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesPheba-Colony RD
CrossesJohnson Creek
LocationSec 22 T16S R 3E B
RouteCounty Highway 739
Coordinates33.66952, -88.9652
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2018)
Projected traffic660 by 2038
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 Pheba-Colony RD over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pheba-Colony RD over Johnson 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 Pheba-Colony RD over Johnson Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pheba-Colony RD over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pheba-Colony RD over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.