US Bridges

Broome School RD over Poplar Creek

Good

George County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T 3S R 9W B · Structure no. SA2000000000066

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broome School RD over Poplar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Broome School RD over Poplar Creek in George County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesBroome School RD
CrossesPoplar Creek
LocationSec 15 T 3S R 9W B
RouteCounty Highway 117
Coordinates30.79222, -88.87639
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
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic400 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Broome School RD over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broome School RD over Poplar 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 2024.

How much traffic does Broome School RD over Poplar Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Broome School RD over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Broome School RD over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.