US Bridges

Summerall Road over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 2N R 3W B · Structure no. SA1500000000073

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Summerall Road over Hurricane Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Summerall Road over Hurricane Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2050. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSummerall Road
CrossesHurricane Creek
LocationSec 35 T 2N R 3W B
RouteCounty Highway 190
Coordinates31.96956, -90.4845
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2025)
Projected traffic250 by 2050
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$465,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Summerall Road over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Summerall Road over Hurricane 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 Summerall Road over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Summerall Road over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Summerall Road over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.