US Bridges

Liberty 495 Road over Penders Creek

Fair

Kemper County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 9N R15E B · Structure no. SA3500000000012

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty 495 Road over Penders Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Liberty 495 Road over Penders Creek in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLiberty 495 Road
CrossesPenders Creek
LocationSec 7 T 9N R15E B
RouteCounty Highway 139
CountyKemper County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.63908, -88.80977
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Liberty 495 Road over Penders Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liberty 495 Road over Penders Creek 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 Liberty 495 Road over Penders Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Liberty 495 Road over Penders Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Liberty 495 Road over Penders Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.