US Bridges

Old Robinson Road over Pellaphalia Creek

Good

Leake County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T10N R 6E · Structure no. SA4000000000034

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Robinson Road over Pellaphalia Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Robinson Road over Pellaphalia Creek in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2030. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Robinson Road
CrossesPellaphalia Creek
LocationSec 19 T10N R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 229
Coordinates32.70349, -89.72037
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2030
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Robinson Road over Pellaphalia Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Robinson Road over Pellaphalia 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Old Robinson Road over Pellaphalia Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Robinson Road over Pellaphalia Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Old Robinson Road over Pellaphalia Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.