US Bridges

Old Canton Road over Pellaphalia Creek

Good

Leake County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T10N R 7E · Structure no. SA4000000000038

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Canton Road over Pellaphalia Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Canton Road over Pellaphalia Creek in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2035. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Canton Road
CrossesPellaphalia Creek
LocationSec 10 T10N R 7E
RouteCounty Highway 183
Coordinates32.72578, -89.56765
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2023)
Projected traffic480 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Canton Road over Pellaphalia Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Canton 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 February 2023.

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

About 320 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Canton Road over Pellaphalia Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Old Canton Road over Pellaphalia Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.