US Bridges

Columbia-Purvis RD over Balls Mill Creek

Good

Marion County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 3N R18W B · Structure no. SA460000000A079

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbia-Purvis RD over Balls Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Columbia-Purvis RD over Balls Mill Creek in Marion 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesColumbia-Purvis RD
CrossesBalls Mill Creek
LocationSec 10 T 3N R18W B
RouteCounty Highway 8628
Coordinates31.24369, -89.80511
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2024)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Columbia-Purvis RD over Balls Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Columbia-Purvis RD 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 Columbia-Purvis RD over Balls Mill Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Columbia-Purvis RD over Balls Mill Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Columbia-Purvis RD over Balls Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.