US Bridges

Swinnea Road over Unnamed Creek

Good

DeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 1S R 7W · Structure no. SA1700000000005

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swinnea Road over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Swinnea Road over Unnamed Creek in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,250 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSwinnea Road
CrossesUnnamed Creek
LocationSec 32 T 1S R 7W
RouteCounty Highway 208
Coordinates34.95314, -89.97211
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic7,500 (2023)
Projected traffic11,250 by 2043
Trucks20%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Swinnea Road over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swinnea Road over Unnamed 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 Swinnea Road over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Swinnea Road over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Swinnea Road over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.