US Bridges

Reese Road over Valley Creek

Good

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T10N R 7E · Structure no. SA1500000000216

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reese Road over Valley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Reese Road over Valley Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesReese Road
CrossesValley Creek
LocationSec 32 T10N R 7E
RouteCounty Highway 203
Coordinates31.79706, -90.5236
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
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 rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2015)
Projected traffic50 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reese Road over Valley Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reese Road over Valley 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Reese Road over Valley Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Reese Road over Valley Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Reese Road over Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.