US Bridges

County Line Road over James Creek

Good

Lowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T17N R16E · Structure no. SA4400000000023

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Line Road over James Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Line Road over James Creek in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty Line Road
CrossesJames Creek
LocationSec 35 T17N R16E
RouteCounty Highway 176
Coordinates33.2932, -88.58361
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 County Line Road over James Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Line Road over James 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Line Road over James Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Line Road over James Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns County Line Road over James Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.