US Bridges

Church Road over Johnson Creek

Good

DeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 2S R 8W B · Structure no. SA1700000000034

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Road over Johnson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Church Road over Johnson Creek in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesChurch Road
CrossesJohnson Creek
LocationSec 6 T 2S R 8W B
RouteCity Street 7867
Coordinates34.93333, -90.08725
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic2,400 (2023)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2043
Trucks20%
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

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 Church Road over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church Road over Johnson 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 Church Road over Johnson Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Church Road over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Church Road over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.