US Bridges

Herring School Rd. over West Fork Lewis Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T18N R 6E B · Structure no. SA4900000000037

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Herring School Rd. over West Fork Lewis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Herring School Rd. over West Fork Lewis Creek in Montgomery County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2030. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHerring School Rd.
CrossesWest Fork Lewis Creek
LocationSec 22 T18N R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 83
CountyMontgomery County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.41694, -89.65639
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic90 by 2030
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 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Herring School Rd. over West Fork Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Herring School Rd. over West Fork Lewis 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Herring School Rd. over West Fork Lewis Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Herring School Rd. over West Fork Lewis Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Herring School Rd. over West Fork Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.