US Bridges

County Road 301 over Little Sipsey Creek

Fair

Neshoba County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 9N R11E · Structure no. SA500000000A023

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 301 over Little Sipsey Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road 301 over Little Sipsey Creek in Neshoba County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 301
CrossesLittle Sipsey Creek
LocationSec 31 T 9N R11E
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyNeshoba County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.58034, -89.21362
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$800,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 301 over Little Sipsey Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 301 over Little Sipsey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 301 over Little Sipsey Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 301 over Little Sipsey Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 301 over Little Sipsey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.