US Bridges

Pleasant Grove DR over Perch Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 6N R 9E B · Structure no. SA4300000000136

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Grove DR over Perch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pleasant Grove DR over Perch Creek in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPleasant Grove DR
CrossesPerch Creek
LocationSec 1 T 6N R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 33
Coordinates31.51161, -90.24802
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Pleasant Grove DR over Perch Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Grove DR over Perch Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Pleasant Grove DR over Perch Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Grove DR over Perch Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Pleasant Grove DR over Perch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.