US Bridges

Stokes Road over Persimmon Creek

Fair

Madison County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 9N R 1E B · Structure no. SA4500000000057

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stokes Road over Persimmon Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Stokes Road over Persimmon Creek in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesStokes Road
CrossesPersimmon Creek
LocationSec 31 T 9N R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyMadison County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.57935, -90.2317
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic150 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$279,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stokes Road over Persimmon Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stokes Road over Persimmon 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Stokes Road over Persimmon Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Stokes Road over Persimmon Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Stokes Road over Persimmon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.