US Bridges

Cliff Henderson RD over Mineral Springs Creek

Good

Kemper County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T 9N R16E · Structure no. SA3500000000021

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cliff Henderson RD over Mineral Springs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cliff Henderson RD over Mineral Springs Creek in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCliff Henderson RD
CrossesMineral Springs Creek
LocationSec 15 T 9N R16E
RouteCounty Highway 154
Coordinates32.62058, -88.66357
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 inspectionMay 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic80 (2021)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Cliff Henderson RD over Mineral Springs Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cliff Henderson RD over Mineral Springs 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Cliff Henderson RD over Mineral Springs Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cliff Henderson RD over Mineral Springs Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Cliff Henderson RD over Mineral Springs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.