US Bridges

Mchann Road over Bch of Big Creek

Good

Oktibbeha County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T18N R12E · Structure no. SA530000000A059

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mchann Road over Bch of Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mchann Road over Bch of Big Creek in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMchann Road
CrossesBch of Big Creek
LocationSec 26 T18N R12E
RouteCounty Highway 129
Coordinates33.39726, -89.00146
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length34 ft (10.3 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 traffic60 (2012)
Projected traffic90 by 2032
Trucks—
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

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 Mchann Road over Bch of Big Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mchann Road over Bch of Big 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Mchann Road over Bch of Big Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Mchann Road over Bch of Big Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Mchann Road over Bch of Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.