US Bridges

SR 19 over Kentawka Canal Tributary

Good

Neshoba County, Mississippi · 1.0 MI S SR 16 · Structure no. 310001905005770

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over Kentawka Canal Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying SR 19 over Kentawka Canal Tributary in Neshoba County, Mississippi. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 19
CrossesKentawka Canal Tributary
Location1.0 MI S SR 16
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates32.75673, -89.10488
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2023)
Projected traffic8,200 by 2043
Trucks9%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 19 over Kentawka Canal Tributary built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 19 over Kentawka Canal Tributary 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 19 over Kentawka Canal Tributary carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over Kentawka Canal Tributary?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 19 over Kentawka Canal Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.