US Bridges

Mayfield Road over Reed Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Mississippi · SEC_29_T19N_R 7E B · Structure no. SA4900000000081

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mayfield Road over Reed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mayfield Road over Reed 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMayfield Road
CrossesReed Creek
LocationSEC_29_T19N_R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 73
Coordinates33.4819, -89.58553
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
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 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mayfield Road over Reed Creek built?

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

What condition is Mayfield Road over Reed 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Mayfield Road over Reed Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mayfield Road over Reed Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m).

Who owns Mayfield Road over Reed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.