US Bridges

Co.Road 425 over East Kettle Creek

Fair

Lafayette County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 9S R 1W B · Structure no. SA3600000000078

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Road 425 over East Kettle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co.Road 425 over East Kettle Creek in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCo.Road 425
CrossesEast Kettle Creek
LocationSec 17 T 9S R 1W B
RouteCounty Highway 269
CountyLafayette County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.29959, -89.31903
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2021)
Projected traffic240 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co.Road 425 over East Kettle Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co.Road 425 over East Kettle 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Co.Road 425 over East Kettle Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Co.Road 425 over East Kettle Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Co.Road 425 over East Kettle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.