US Bridges

Poor House Road over Tobacco Juice Creek

Good

Oktibbeha County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T18N R14E B · Structure no. SA5300000000089

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poor House Road over Tobacco Juice Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Poor House Road over Tobacco Juice Creek in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPoor House Road
CrossesTobacco Juice Creek
LocationSec 29 T18N R14E B
RouteCounty Highway 2714
Coordinates33.403, -88.85244
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2012)
Projected traffic225 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Poor House Road over Tobacco Juice Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poor House Road over Tobacco Juice 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Poor House Road over Tobacco Juice Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Poor House Road over Tobacco Juice Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Poor House Road over Tobacco Juice Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.