US Bridges

Kewanee Road over Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 7N R18E B · Structure no. SA3800000000222

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kewanee Road over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kewanee Road over Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesKewanee Road
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 22 T 7N R18E B
RouteCounty Highway 1521
Coordinates32.43746, -88.44276
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks15%
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 Kewanee Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kewanee 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 Kewanee Road over Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Kewanee Road over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Kewanee Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.