US Bridges

Patrick Road over Bear Creek

Good

Madison County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T10N R 2E B · Structure no. SA4500000000097

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patrick Road over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Patrick Road over Bear Creek in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPatrick Road
CrossesBear Creek
LocationSec 32 T10N R 2E B
RouteCounty Highway 136
Coordinates32.67256, -90.11258
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2016)
Projected traffic120 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Patrick Road over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patrick Road over Bear 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Patrick Road over Bear Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Patrick Road over Bear Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Patrick Road over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.