US Bridges

Ferguson Road over Horse Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Mississippi · SEC_23_T17N_R 6E B · Structure no. SA4900000000003

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferguson Road over Horse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ferguson Road over Horse Creek in Montgomery County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFerguson Road
CrossesHorse Creek
LocationSEC_23_T17N_R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 89
Coordinates33.32861, -89.64318
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 inspectionMay 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ferguson Road over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ferguson Road over Horse 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ferguson Road over Horse Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ferguson Road over Horse Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Ferguson Road over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.