US Bridges

Sweatman Road over Little Mouse Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Mississippi · Sec_ 5_T20N_R 7E B · Structure no. SA490000000A102

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sweatman Road over Little Mouse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sweatman Road over Little Mouse Creek in Montgomery County, Mississippi. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 2030. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSweatman Road
CrossesLittle Mouse Creek
LocationSec_ 5_T20N_R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 180
Coordinates33.63424, -89.58748
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 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 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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sweatman Road over Little Mouse Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sweatman Road over Little Mouse 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Sweatman Road over Little Mouse Creek carry?

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

How long is Sweatman Road over Little Mouse Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Sweatman Road over Little Mouse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.