US Bridges

Burnt Bridge over Perkins Creek

Good

Lamar County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 3N R15W B · Structure no. SA3700000000060

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
193 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burnt Bridge over Perkins Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Burnt Bridge over Perkins Creek in Lamar County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2046. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBurnt Bridge
CrossesPerkins Creek
LocationSec 1 T 3N R15W B
RouteCounty Highway 272
Coordinates31.24815, -89.45785
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2024)
Projected traffic460 by 2046
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burnt Bridge over Perkins Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burnt Bridge over Perkins 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Burnt Bridge over Perkins Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Burnt Bridge over Perkins Creek?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Burnt Bridge over Perkins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.