US Bridges

Mathews Corner RD over Pigeon Roost Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 4S R 5W · Structure no. SA4700000000105

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mathews Corner RD over Pigeon Roost Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mathews Corner RD over Pigeon Roost Creek in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMathews Corner RD
CrossesPigeon Roost Creek
LocationSec 12 T 4S R 5W
RouteCounty Highway 165
Coordinates34.74395, -89.67588
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2022)
Projected traffic270 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 Mathews Corner RD over Pigeon Roost Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mathews Corner RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Mathews Corner RD over Pigeon Roost Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mathews Corner RD over Pigeon Roost Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mathews Corner RD over Pigeon Roost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.