US Bridges

County Road 832 over Joel Creek

Good

Neshoba County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T12N R12E B · Structure no. SA5000000000109

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 832 over Joel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 832 over Joel Creek in Neshoba County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 832
CrossesJoel Creek
LocationSec 1 T12N R12E B
RouteCounty Highway 266
Coordinates32.91922, -89.02153
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionDecember 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 rating91.2 US tons
Inventory rating54.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 832 over Joel Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 832 over Joel 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 832 over Joel Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 832 over Joel Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns County Road 832 over Joel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.