US Bridges

Burtons Creek RD over Burtons Creek

Good

Covington County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 9N R16W B · Structure no. SA1600000000100

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burtons Creek RD over Burtons Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Burtons Creek RD over Burtons Creek in Covington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBurtons Creek RD
CrossesBurtons Creek
LocationSec 31 T 9N R16W B
RouteCounty Highway 175
Coordinates31.7025, -89.645
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 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 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 traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burtons Creek RD over Burtons Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burtons Creek RD over Burtons 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 2023.

How much traffic does Burtons Creek RD over Burtons Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Burtons Creek RD over Burtons Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Burtons Creek RD over Burtons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.