US Bridges

Ingrams Mill RD over Pidgeon Roost Creek Cana

Fair

DeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 3S R 6W B · Structure no. SA1700000000061

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
320 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ingrams Mill RD over Pidgeon Roost Creek Cana is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ingrams Mill RD over Pidgeon Roost Creek Cana in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2035. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesIngrams Mill RD
CrossesPidgeon Roost Creek Cana
LocationSec 13 T 3S R 6W B
RouteCounty Highway 975
Coordinates34.81683, -89.79328
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span161 ft (49.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2015)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$315,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ingrams Mill RD over Pidgeon Roost Creek Cana built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ingrams Mill RD over Pidgeon Roost Creek Cana in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Ingrams Mill RD over Pidgeon Roost Creek Cana carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ingrams Mill RD over Pidgeon Roost Creek Cana?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ingrams Mill RD over Pidgeon Roost Creek Cana?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.