US Bridges

St. Anne Road over Shiola Creek

Good

Leake County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T11N R 6E · Structure no. SA4000000000051

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

St. Anne Road over Shiola Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying St. Anne Road over Shiola Creek in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2030. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSt. Anne Road
CrossesShiola Creek
LocationSec 26 T11N R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 222
Coordinates32.77562, -89.65565
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 St. Anne Road over Shiola Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is St. Anne Road over Shiola 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 St. Anne Road over Shiola Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is St. Anne Road over Shiola Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns St. Anne Road over Shiola Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.