US Bridges

Mt. Vernon Road over Busfaloba Creek

Good

Lee County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 9S R 5E B · Structure no. SA4100000000063

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
213
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Vernon Road over Busfaloba Creek is a concrete slab carrying Mt. Vernon Road over Busfaloba Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 213 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesMt. Vernon Road
CrossesBusfaloba Creek
LocationSec 11 T 9S R 5E B
RouteCounty Highway 675
Coordinates34.3084, -88.73786
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213 (2024)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt. Vernon Road over Busfaloba Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt. Vernon Road over Busfaloba 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Mt. Vernon Road over Busfaloba Creek carry?

About 213 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mt. Vernon Road over Busfaloba Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mt. Vernon Road over Busfaloba Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.