US Bridges

County Road 505 over Kentawka Creek

Good

Neshoba County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T10N R11E B · Structure no. SA5000000000050

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 505 over Kentawka Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 505 over Kentawka Creek in Neshoba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2021. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty Road 505
CrossesKentawka Creek
LocationSec 1 T10N R11E B
RouteCounty Highway 558
Coordinates32.75038, -89.11148
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2021)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2021
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 505 over Kentawka Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 505 over Kentawka 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 505 over Kentawka Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 505 over Kentawka Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns County Road 505 over Kentawka Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.