US Bridges

Churchhill Road over Town Creek

Fair

Clay County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T17S R 6E B · Structure no. SA1300000000089

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Churchhill Road over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Churchhill Road over Town Creek in Clay County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,650 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesChurchhill Road
CrossesTown Creek
LocationSec 22 T17S R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 121
CountyClay County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.59249, -88.66251
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2022)
Projected traffic4,650 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Churchhill Road over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Churchhill Road over Town Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Churchhill Road over Town Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Churchhill Road over Town Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Churchhill Road over Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.