US Bridges

Pepper Town Road over Mantachie Creek

Good

Itawamba County, Mississippi · SEC_10_T10S_R 8E B · Structure no. SA290000000A091

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pepper Town Road over Mantachie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pepper Town Road over Mantachie Creek in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2040. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesPepper Town Road
CrossesMantachie Creek
LocationSEC_10_T10S_R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 1009
Coordinates34.22797, -88.45222
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2023)
Projected traffic180 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Pepper Town Road over Mantachie Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pepper Town Road over Mantachie 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 Pepper Town Road over Mantachie Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pepper Town Road over Mantachie Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pepper Town Road over Mantachie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.