US Bridges

E Marion Sch Road over Balls Mill Creek

Good

Marion County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T 3N R18W B · Structure no. SA4600000000087

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Marion Sch Road over Balls Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying E Marion Sch Road over Balls Mill Creek in Marion County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2046. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Marion Sch Road
CrossesBalls Mill Creek
LocationSec 16 T 3N R18W B
RouteCounty Highway 170
Coordinates31.22784, -89.82297
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2024)
Projected traffic250 by 2046
Trucks8%
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 E Marion Sch Road over Balls Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Marion Sch Road over Balls Mill 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 E Marion Sch Road over Balls Mill Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is E Marion Sch Road over Balls Mill Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns E Marion Sch Road over Balls Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.