US Bridges

Mt. Gilead Road over Unnamed Creek

Good

Itawamba County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 8S R10E B · Structure no. SA2900000000036

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
287
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Gilead Road over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mt. Gilead Road over Unnamed Creek in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 287 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesMt. Gilead Road
CrossesUnnamed Creek
LocationSec 33 T 8S R10E B
RouteCounty Highway 1027
Coordinates34.34084, -88.25462
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic287 (2023)
Projected traffic420 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 Mt. Gilead Road over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt. Gilead Road over Unnamed 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Mt. Gilead Road over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 287 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mt. Gilead Road over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Mt. Gilead Road over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.