US Bridges

Mccauley Road over Pigeon Roost Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 4S R 4W · Structure no. SA4700000000095

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
159 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccauley Road over Pigeon Roost Creek is a steel other carrying Mccauley Road over Pigeon Roost Creek in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2044. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesMccauley Road
CrossesPigeon Roost Creek
LocationSec 12 T 4S R 4W
RouteCounty Highway 278
CountyMarshall County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.74892, -89.56386
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating6.2 US tons
Inventory rating3.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2024)
Projected traffic98 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$450,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mccauley Road over Pigeon Roost Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mccauley Road over Pigeon Roost Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Mccauley Road over Pigeon Roost Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Mccauley Road over Pigeon Roost Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mccauley Road over Pigeon Roost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.