US Bridges

Sulphur Springs RD over Pellophalia Creek

Good

Madison County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T10N R 5E · Structure no. SA4500000000121

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sulphur Springs RD over Pellophalia Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Sulphur Springs RD over Pellophalia Creek in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2036. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSulphur Springs RD
CrossesPellophalia Creek
LocationSec 1 T10N R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 83
Coordinates32.73876, -89.74307
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
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 traffic5 (2016)
Projected traffic10 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Sulphur Springs RD over Pellophalia Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sulphur Springs RD over Pellophalia 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sulphur Springs RD over Pellophalia Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Sulphur Springs RD over Pellophalia 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 Sulphur Springs RD over Pellophalia Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.