Evans Road over Merchant Creek
GoodLeake County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T12N R 7E · Structure no. SA4000000000083
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Evans Road over Merchant Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Evans Road over Merchant 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Evans Road over Merchant Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Evans Road over Merchant 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 2024.
How much traffic does Evans Road over Merchant Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Evans Road over Merchant Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).
Who owns Evans Road over Merchant Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.