US Bridges

Allen RD SE over Richey Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 6N R 9E · Structure no. SA430000000A138

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allen RD SE over Richey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Allen RD SE over Richey Creek in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2046. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAllen RD SE
CrossesRichey Creek
LocationSec 4 T 6N R 9E
RouteCounty Highway 53
Coordinates31.51757, -90.30876
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic80 by 2046
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Allen RD SE over Richey Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Allen RD SE over Richey 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Allen RD SE over Richey Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Allen RD SE over Richey Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Allen RD SE over Richey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.