US Bridges

State Line Road SE over Splunge Creek Branch

Fair

Itawamba County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T11S R10E B · Structure no. SA2900000000132

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Line Road SE over Splunge Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying State Line Road SE over Splunge Creek Branch in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesState Line Road SE
CrossesSplunge Creek Branch
LocationSec 15 T11S R10E B
RouteCounty Highway 893
CountyItawamba County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.11636, -88.22719
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic45 (2023)
Projected traffic68 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 State Line Road SE over Splunge Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Line Road SE over Splunge Creek Branch 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 State Line Road SE over Splunge Creek Branch carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Line Road SE over Splunge Creek Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns State Line Road SE over Splunge Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.