US Bridges

Pleasant Valley RD over Bch of Valley Brushy Ck

FairPosted for load

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 9N R 6E · Structure no. SA1500000000196

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Valley RD over Bch of Valley Brushy Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying Pleasant Valley RD over Bch of Valley Brushy Ck 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2045. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPleasant Valley RD
CrossesBch of Valley Brushy Ck
LocationSec 12 T 9N R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 217
Coordinates31.76017, -90.55308
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating8.5 US tons
Inventory rating5.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Valley RD over Bch of Valley Brushy Ck built?

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

What condition is Pleasant Valley RD over Bch of Valley Brushy Ck 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant Valley RD over Bch of Valley Brushy Ck carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Pleasant Valley RD over Bch of Valley Brushy Ck?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Valley RD over Bch of Valley Brushy Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.