US Bridges

Mount Pilgrim RD over Poplar Creek

Good

Madison County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T10N R 4E B · Structure no. SA450000000A115

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mount Pilgrim RD over Poplar Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Mount Pilgrim RD over Poplar Creek in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2034. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMount Pilgrim RD
CrossesPoplar Creek
LocationSec 7 T10N R 4E B
RouteCounty Highway 90
Coordinates32.73035, -89.92189
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2014)
Projected traffic180 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mount Pilgrim RD over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mount Pilgrim RD over Poplar 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mount Pilgrim RD over Poplar Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mount Pilgrim RD over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mount Pilgrim RD over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.