US Bridges

Spring Hill Road over Mulberry Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T20N R 7E B · Structure no. SA4900000000108

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Hill Road over Mulberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Spring Hill Road over Mulberry Creek in Montgomery County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSpring Hill Road
CrossesMulberry Creek
LocationSec 29 T20N R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 173
Coordinates33.56799, -89.578
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Spring Hill Road over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Hill Road over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Spring Hill Road over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Spring Hill Road over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Spring Hill Road over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.