US Bridges

Skull Creek RD over Skull Creek

Fair

Greene County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T 3N R 8W B · Structure no. SA2100000000065

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skull Creek RD over Skull Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Skull Creek RD over Skull Creek in Greene County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSkull Creek RD
CrossesSkull Creek
LocationSec 27 T 3N R 8W B
RouteCounty Highway 162
Coordinates31.19163, -88.77737
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Skull Creek RD over Skull Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skull Creek RD over Skull Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Skull Creek RD over Skull Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Skull Creek RD over Skull Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Skull Creek RD over Skull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.