US Bridges

Laurel Hill Road over Shakalo Creek

Good

Leake County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T10N R 9E B · Structure no. SA4000000000048

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Hill Road over Shakalo Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Laurel Hill Road over Shakalo Creek in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2030. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLaurel Hill Road
CrossesShakalo Creek
LocationSec 30 T10N R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 176
Coordinates32.69338, -89.40732
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic750 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$986,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Laurel Hill Road over Shakalo Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laurel Hill Road over Shakalo 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 Laurel Hill Road over Shakalo Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Laurel Hill Road over Shakalo Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel Hill Road over Shakalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.