US Bridges

Ellis Road over Branch of Black Creek

Good

Holmes County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T15N R 4E B · Structure no. SA260000000A106

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellis Road over Branch of Black Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ellis Road over Branch of Black Creek in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesEllis Road
CrossesBranch of Black Creek
LocationSec 4 T15N R 4E B
RouteCounty Highway 610
Coordinates33.18434, -89.89722
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 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 traffic70 (2018)
Projected traffic105 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Ellis Road over Branch of Black Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ellis Road over Branch of Black 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 Ellis Road over Branch of Black Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Ellis Road over Branch of Black Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Ellis Road over Branch of Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.