US Bridges

Pleasant Valley RD over Miller Branch

Good

Franklin County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T 6N R 5E · Structure no. SA190000000A090

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Valley RD over Miller Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Pleasant Valley RD over Miller Branch 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, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPleasant Valley RD
CrossesMiller Branch
LocationSec 29 T 6N R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 21
Coordinates31.46005, -90.7281
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2017)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks—
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 Pleasant Valley RD over Miller Branch built?

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

What condition is Pleasant Valley RD over Miller Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant Valley RD over Miller Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Pleasant Valley RD over Miller Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Pleasant Valley RD over Miller Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.