US Bridges

Neil Mccelland Rd. over Branch of Blackwater Ck

Good

Kemper County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 9N R15E · Structure no. SA350000000A155

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Neil Mccelland Rd. over Branch of Blackwater Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Neil Mccelland Rd. over Branch of Blackwater Ck in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNeil Mccelland Rd.
CrossesBranch of Blackwater Ck
LocationSec 13 T 9N R15E
RouteCounty Highway 270
Coordinates32.62991, -88.71641
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks1%
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$550,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Neil Mccelland Rd. over Branch of Blackwater Ck built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Neil Mccelland Rd. over Branch of Blackwater Ck 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 2024.

How much traffic does Neil Mccelland Rd. over Branch of Blackwater Ck carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Neil Mccelland Rd. over Branch of Blackwater Ck?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Neil Mccelland Rd. over Branch of Blackwater Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.