US Bridges

Miller Road over Long Creek

Fair

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T 1N R 2W · Structure no. SA1500000000018

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller Road over Long Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Miller Road over Long Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2048. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMiller Road
CrossesLong Creek
LocationSec 29 T 1N R 2W
RouteCounty Highway 145
CountyCopiah County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.89247, -90.42947
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic150 by 2048
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$171,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Miller Road over Long Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miller Road over Long 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Miller Road over Long Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is Miller Road over Long Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Miller Road over Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.