US Bridges

Mitchell RD over Station Creek

Good

Covington County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T 8N R14W B · Structure no. SA1600000000045

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mitchell RD over Station Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mitchell RD over Station Creek in Covington County, Mississippi. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMitchell RD
CrossesStation Creek
LocationSec 19 T 8N R14W B
RouteCounty Highway 56
Coordinates31.64279, -89.44794
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mitchell RD over Station Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mitchell RD over Station 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mitchell RD over Station Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Mitchell RD over Station Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Mitchell RD over Station Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.