US Bridges

Stockyard Road over Trib of Big Black River

Good

Holmes County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T13N R 3E B · Structure no. SA2600000000028

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stockyard Road over Trib of Big Black River is a concrete culvert carrying Stockyard Road over Trib of Big Black River in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesStockyard Road
CrossesTrib of Big Black River
LocationSec 27 T13N R 3E B
RouteCounty Highway 13
Coordinates32.95228, -89.9689
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Stockyard Road over Trib of Big Black River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stockyard Road over Trib of Big Black River 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 Stockyard Road over Trib of Big Black River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Stockyard Road over Trib of Big Black River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Stockyard Road over Trib of Big Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.