US Bridges

Temple Road over Small Creek

Good

Franklin County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 5N R 4E · Structure no. SA1900000000133

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Temple Road over Small Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Temple Road over Small Creek in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTemple Road
CrossesSmall Creek
LocationSec 33 T 5N R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 80
Coordinates31.35694, -90.82028
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic50 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Temple Road over Small Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Temple Road over Small 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Temple Road over Small Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Temple Road over Small Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Temple Road over Small Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.