US Bridges

Providence Road over Small Creek

Good

Franklin County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 6N R 2E B · Structure no. SA190000000A067

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Providence Road over Small Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Providence Road over Small Creek in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2029. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesProvidence Road
CrossesSmall Creek
LocationSec 23 T 6N R 2E B
RouteCounty Highway 1320
Coordinates31.48695, -91.00408
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic75 by 2029
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Providence Road over Small Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Providence 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Providence Road over Small Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Providence Road over Small Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Providence Road over Small Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.