US Bridges

Fikes Road over Cummings Creek E Branch

Good

Itawamba County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T 9S R 9E · Structure no. SA2900000000145

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fikes Road over Cummings Creek E Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Fikes Road over Cummings Creek E Branch in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFikes Road
CrossesCummings Creek E Branch
LocationSec 15 T 9S R 9E
RouteCounty Highway 147
Coordinates34.30429, -88.34592
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 rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 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 traffic45 (2023)
Projected traffic68 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Fikes Road over Cummings Creek E Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fikes Road over Cummings Creek E Branch 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 Fikes Road over Cummings Creek E Branch carry?

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

How long is Fikes Road over Cummings Creek E Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Fikes Road over Cummings Creek E Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.