US Bridges

Somerset RD SE over Tributary Myers Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 5N R 8E · Structure no. SA4300000000042

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Somerset RD SE over Tributary Myers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Somerset RD SE over Tributary Myers Creek in Lincoln 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSomerset RD SE
CrossesTributary Myers Creek
LocationSec 6 T 5N R 8E
RouteCounty Highway 154
Coordinates31.43003, -90.43105
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic170 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Somerset RD SE over Tributary Myers Creek built?

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

What condition is Somerset RD SE over Tributary Myers 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Somerset RD SE over Tributary Myers Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Somerset RD SE over Tributary Myers Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Somerset RD SE over Tributary Myers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.