US Bridges

Valley Hill Road over Worsham Creek Branch

Good

Montgomery County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T20N R 6E · Structure no. SA490000000A138

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Hill Road over Worsham Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Valley Hill Road over Worsham Creek Branch in Montgomery County, Mississippi. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesValley Hill Road
CrossesWorsham Creek Branch
LocationSec 34 T20N R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 173
Coordinates33.55419, -89.65174
Functional classUrban 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Hill Road over Worsham Creek Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Hill Road over Worsham Creek Branch 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 Valley Hill Road over Worsham Creek Branch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Valley Hill Road over Worsham Creek Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Valley Hill Road over Worsham Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.