US Bridges

Peps Point Road over Providence Creek

Good

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 5N R14W B · Structure no. SA1800000000209

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peps Point Road over Providence Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peps Point Road over Providence Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPeps Point Road
CrossesProvidence Creek
LocationSec 11 T 5N R14W B
RouteCounty Highway 630
Coordinates31.40863, -89.37032
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$314,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peps Point Road over Providence Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peps Point Road over Providence 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Peps Point Road over Providence Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Peps Point Road over Providence Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Peps Point Road over Providence Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.