US Bridges

Purvis-Columbia RD over Gully Creek

Good

Lamar County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 3N R16W B · Structure no. SA370000000A070

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Purvis-Columbia RD over Gully Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Purvis-Columbia RD over Gully Creek in Lamar County, Mississippi. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2046. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesPurvis-Columbia RD
CrossesGully Creek
LocationSec 32 T 3N R16W B
RouteCounty Highway 200
Coordinates31.177, -89.62224
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2024)
Projected traffic730 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Purvis-Columbia RD over Gully Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Purvis-Columbia RD over Gully 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Purvis-Columbia RD over Gully Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Purvis-Columbia RD over Gully Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Purvis-Columbia RD over Gully Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.