US Bridges

Shiloh-Firetower over Ten Mile Creek

Good

Marion County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 2N R12E B · Structure no. SA460000000A013

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
164 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shiloh-Firetower over Ten Mile Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Shiloh-Firetower over Ten Mile Creek in Marion County, Mississippi. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2045. The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesShiloh-Firetower
CrossesTen Mile Creek
LocationSec 11 T 2N R12E B
RouteCounty Highway 297
Coordinates31.16166, -89.96707
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length164 ft (49.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic170 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Shiloh-Firetower over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shiloh-Firetower over Ten Mile 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 2023.

How much traffic does Shiloh-Firetower over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Shiloh-Firetower over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Shiloh-Firetower over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.