Poorhouse Road over Poorhouse Creek
GoodClay County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T17S R 6E B · Structure no. SA1300000000083
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Poorhouse Road over Poorhouse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Poorhouse Road over Poorhouse Creek in Clay County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Poorhouse Road over Poorhouse Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Poorhouse Road over Poorhouse 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 Poorhouse Road over Poorhouse Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Poorhouse Road over Poorhouse Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Poorhouse Road over Poorhouse Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.