US Bridges

Payne Road over Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 7N R18E · Structure no. SA3800000000214

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Payne Road over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Payne Road over Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPayne Road
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 9 T 7N R18E
RouteCounty Highway 1029
Coordinates32.46419, -88.45122
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2021)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Payne Road over Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Payne Road over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Payne Road over Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Payne Road over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Payne Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.