US Bridges

Society Ridge Road over Creek

Good

Madison County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 7N R 1E · Structure no. SA4500000000001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Society Ridge Road over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Society Ridge Road over Creek in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesSociety Ridge Road
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 17 T 7N R 1E
RouteCounty Highway 269
Coordinates32.45056, -90.22222
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 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 traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic75 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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$50,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Society Ridge Road over Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Society Ridge Road over 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Society Ridge Road over Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Society Ridge Road over Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Society Ridge Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.