US Bridges

Pritchard Road over Red Bud Creek

Good

Lowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T18N R16E · Structure no. SA4400000000060

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pritchard Road over Red Bud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pritchard Road over Red Bud Creek in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPritchard Road
CrossesRed Bud Creek
LocationSec 31 T18N R16E
RouteCounty Highway 209
Coordinates33.3821, -88.6608
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating108 US tons
Inventory rating78.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic15 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Pritchard Road over Red Bud Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pritchard Road over Red Bud 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 Pritchard Road over Red Bud Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pritchard Road over Red Bud Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pritchard Road over Red Bud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.