US Bridges

Purvis Road over Spring Creek

Good

Madison County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T 8N R 2W · Structure no. SA450000000A034

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Purvis Road over Spring Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Purvis Road over Spring Creek in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPurvis Road
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationSec 27 T 8N R 2W
RouteCounty Highway 163
CountyMadison County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.5131, -90.38529
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 Purvis Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Purvis Road over Spring 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Purvis Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Purvis Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Purvis Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.