US Bridges

Minerva Road over Little Mulberry Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T19N R 7E B · Structure no. SA4900000000079

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minerva Road over Little Mulberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Minerva Road over Little Mulberry Creek in Montgomery County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesMinerva Road
CrossesLittle Mulberry Creek
LocationSec 17 T19N R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 82
Coordinates33.51362, -89.58005
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic375 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Minerva Road over Little Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minerva Road over Little Mulberry 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 2024.

How much traffic does Minerva Road over Little Mulberry Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Minerva Road over Little Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Minerva Road over Little Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.