US Bridges

Old Vinton Road over Kettle Creek

Good

Clay County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T16S R 7E · Structure no. SA1300000000071

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Vinton Road over Kettle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Vinton Road over Kettle Creek in Clay County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesOld Vinton Road
CrossesKettle Creek
LocationSec 27 T16S R 7E
RouteCounty Highway 173
Coordinates33.66241, -88.55408
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2022)
Projected traffic510 by 2044
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 Old Vinton Road over Kettle Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Vinton Road over Kettle 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Old Vinton Road over Kettle Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Vinton Road over Kettle Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Vinton Road over Kettle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.