US Bridges

Burks Road over Unnamed Local Creek

Good

Monroe County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T15S R17W · Structure no. SA480000000A141

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burks Road over Unnamed Local Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Burks Road over Unnamed Local Creek in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBurks Road
CrossesUnnamed Local Creek
LocationSec 8 T15S R17W
RouteCounty Highway 99
Coordinates33.78008, -88.33572
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Burks Road over Unnamed Local Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burks Road over Unnamed Local 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 2023.

How much traffic does Burks Road over Unnamed Local Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Burks Road over Unnamed Local Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Burks Road over Unnamed Local Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.