US Bridges

Centerville Road over Mantachie Creek

FairPosted for load

Itawamba County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T 8S R 7E B · Structure no. SA2900000000015

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centerville Road over Mantachie Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Centerville Road over Mantachie Creek in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 825 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCenterville Road
CrossesMantachie Creek
LocationSec 25 T 8S R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 1019
CountyItawamba County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.36231, -88.52122
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic825 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$314,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Centerville Road over Mantachie Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Centerville Road over Mantachie 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Centerville Road over Mantachie Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Centerville Road over Mantachie Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Centerville Road over Mantachie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.