US Bridges

Kindred Road over Flowers Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T18N R 7E · Structure no. SA4900000000040

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kindred Road over Flowers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kindred Road over Flowers 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, projected to reach 30 by 2030. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKindred Road
CrossesFlowers Creek
LocationSec 8 T18N R 7E
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyMontgomery County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.43028, -89.59056
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic30 by 2030
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Kindred Road over Flowers Creek built?

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

What condition is Kindred Road over Flowers 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 Kindred Road over Flowers Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Kindred Road over Flowers Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Kindred Road over Flowers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.