US Bridges

Sonny Drive over Unnamed Creek

Good

Itawamba County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 9S R 8E · Structure no. SA2900000000048

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sonny Drive over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sonny Drive over Unnamed Creek in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 48 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSonny Drive
CrossesUnnamed Creek
LocationSec 7 T 9S R 8E
RouteCity Street 3
Coordinates34.31267, -88.49402
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2023)
Projected traffic68 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Sonny Drive over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sonny Drive 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 Sonny Drive over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sonny Drive over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Sonny Drive over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.