US Bridges

Poplar Creek Road over Stream

Good

Montgomery County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T17N R 7E B · Structure no. SA4900000000006

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poplar Creek Road over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Poplar Creek Road over Stream in Montgomery County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPoplar Creek Road
CrossesStream
LocationSec 3 T17N R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 42
Coordinates33.36694, -89.55667
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 inspectionApril 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic200 (2010)
Projected traffic300 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poplar Creek Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poplar Creek Road over Stream 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Poplar Creek Road over Stream carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Poplar Creek Road over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Poplar Creek Road over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.