US Bridges

Pennington-Mcguffi over Perch Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 6N R10E · Structure no. SA390000000A031

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennington-Mcguffi over Perch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pennington-Mcguffi over Perch Creek in Lawrence 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPennington-Mcguffi
CrossesPerch Creek
LocationSec 7 T 6N R10E
RouteCounty Highway 146
Coordinates31.50247, -90.23816
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.6 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 (2023)
Projected traffic70 by 2045
Trucks—
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 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 Pennington-Mcguffi over Perch Creek built?

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

What condition is Pennington-Mcguffi over Perch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pennington-Mcguffi over Perch Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Pennington-Mcguffi over Perch Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Pennington-Mcguffi over Perch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.