US Bridges

Monticello Rd. over Trib to Bahala Creek

Good

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T 9N R 9E B · Structure no. SA1500000000127

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
655
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monticello Rd. over Trib to Bahala Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Monticello Rd. over Trib to Bahala Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 655 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMonticello Rd.
CrossesTrib to Bahala Creek
LocationSec 25 T 9N R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 264
Coordinates31.73655, -90.27052
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic655 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$171,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monticello Rd. over Trib to Bahala Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monticello Rd. over Trib to Bahala 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Monticello Rd. over Trib to Bahala Creek carry?

About 655 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Monticello Rd. over Trib to Bahala Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Monticello Rd. over Trib to Bahala Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.