US Bridges

Mayhew Street over Town Creek

Good

Clay County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T17S R 6E · Structure no. SA1300000000086

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mayhew Street over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mayhew Street over Town Creek in Clay County, Mississippi. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMayhew Street
CrossesTown Creek
LocationSec 15 T17S R 6E
RouteCity Street 650
Coordinates33.59977, -88.65852
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2022)
Projected traffic570 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Mayhew Street over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mayhew Street over Town 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 Mayhew Street over Town Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mayhew Street over Town Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mayhew Street over Town Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.