US Bridges

Mt. Zion Road over Fourmile Creek

Good

Monroe County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T12S R18E · Structure no. SA4800000000052

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
256
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Zion Road over Fourmile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mt. Zion Road over Fourmile Creek in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 256 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMt. Zion Road
CrossesFourmile Creek
LocationSec 15 T12S R18E
RouteCounty Highway 532
Coordinates34.02389, -88.42389
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 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 traffic256 (2023)
Projected traffic375 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt. Zion Road over Fourmile Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt. Zion Road over Fourmile 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Mt. Zion Road over Fourmile Creek carry?

About 256 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mt. Zion Road over Fourmile Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mt. Zion Road over Fourmile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.