US Bridges

Neal Mcclelland RD over Blackwater

Good

Kemper County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 9N R15E · Structure no. SA3500000000013

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Neal Mcclelland RD over Blackwater is a concrete culvert carrying Neal Mcclelland RD over Blackwater in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNeal Mcclelland RD
CrossesBlackwater
LocationSec 13 T 9N R15E
RouteCounty Highway 270
Coordinates32.62522, -88.7171
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2021)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$600,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Neal Mcclelland RD over Blackwater built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Neal Mcclelland RD over Blackwater 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 Neal Mcclelland RD over Blackwater carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Neal Mcclelland RD over Blackwater?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Neal Mcclelland RD over Blackwater?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.