US Bridges

Mary Rahe Drive over Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 4S R 2W · Structure no. SA4700000000170

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mary Rahe Drive over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mary Rahe Drive over Creek in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMary Rahe Drive
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 7 T 4S R 2W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarshall County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.75486, -89.45508
Functional classUrban Collector

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2021)
Projected traffic750 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Mary Rahe Drive over Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mary Rahe Drive over 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mary Rahe Drive over Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mary Rahe Drive over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Mary Rahe Drive over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.