US Bridges

Huntsville RD over Poplar Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T17N R 8E B · Structure no. SA4900000000018

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
325 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huntsville RD over Poplar Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Huntsville RD over Poplar Creek in Montgomery County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2043. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesHuntsville RD
CrossesPoplar Creek
LocationSec 20 T17N R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 1730
CountyMontgomery County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.32809, -89.48133
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+15 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2023)
Projected traffic255 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$143,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Huntsville RD over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huntsville RD over Poplar 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Huntsville RD over Poplar Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Huntsville RD over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Huntsville RD over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.