US Bridges

Old Rawls Sprgs RD over Mineral Creek

Good

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 5N R14W · Structure no. SA1800000000216

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Rawls Sprgs RD over Mineral Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Rawls Sprgs RD over Mineral Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 320 vehicles a day, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Rawls Sprgs RD
CrossesMineral Creek
LocationSec 23 T 5N R14W
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates31.37834, -89.3699
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2022)
Projected traffic480 by 2042
Trucks0%
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

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 Old Rawls Sprgs RD over Mineral Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Rawls Sprgs RD over Mineral 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 2022.

How much traffic does Old Rawls Sprgs RD over Mineral Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Rawls Sprgs RD over Mineral Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Old Rawls Sprgs RD over Mineral Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.