US Bridges

Pleasant Valley RD over Horse Creek

Good

Franklin County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 6N R 5E · Structure no. SA190000000A088

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Valley RD over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant Valley RD over Horse 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 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPleasant Valley RD
CrossesHorse Creek
LocationSec 28 T 6N R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 20
Coordinates31.45151, -90.71169
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2017)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Valley RD over Horse Creek built?

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

What condition is Pleasant Valley RD over Horse 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 Pleasant Valley RD over Horse Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Valley RD over Horse Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Valley RD over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.