US Bridges

Pheba-Colony RD over Sun Creek

Good

Clay County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T20N R13E B · Structure no. SA1300000000113

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pheba-Colony RD over Sun Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pheba-Colony RD over Sun Creek in Clay County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,065 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesPheba-Colony RD
CrossesSun Creek
LocationSec 28 T20N R13E B
RouteCounty Highway 739
Coordinates33.57032, -88.94972
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 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 traffic710 (2022)
Projected traffic1,065 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Sun Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

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

About 710 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pheba-Colony RD over Sun Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pheba-Colony RD over Sun Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.