US Bridges

Proby Road over Small Creek

Good

Franklin County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T 6N R 5E · Structure no. SA190000000A086

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Proby Road over Small Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Proby 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 2045. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesProby Road
CrossesSmall Creek
LocationSec 25 T 6N R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 25
Coordinates31.45962, -90.66561
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2025)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Proby Road over Small Creek built?

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

What condition is Proby 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 2025.

How much traffic does Proby Road over Small Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Proby Road over Small Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns Proby Road over Small Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.