US Bridges

Red Banks Road over Pigeon Roost Creek

Good

Marshall County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 4S R 4W B · Structure no. SA4700000000092

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
238 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Banks Road over Pigeon Roost Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Banks Road over Pigeon Roost Creek in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2042. The structure is 238 ft (72.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRed Banks Road
CrossesPigeon Roost Creek
LocationSec 11 T 4S R 4W B
RouteCounty Highway 16
Coordinates34.75301, -89.58172
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic450 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Banks Road over Pigeon Roost Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Banks Road over Pigeon Roost 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 Red Banks Road over Pigeon Roost Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Red Banks Road over Pigeon Roost Creek?

The structure is 238 ft (72.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Red Banks Road over Pigeon Roost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.