US Bridges

Burford Road over Egypt Creek

Fair

Panola County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 6S R 9W · Structure no. SA5400000000021

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burford Road over Egypt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Burford Road over Egypt Creek in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBurford Road
CrossesEgypt Creek
LocationSec 21 T 6S R 9W
RouteCounty Highway 138
CountyPanola County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.55084, -90.15324
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 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 traffic90 (2024)
Projected traffic135 by 2044
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 Burford Road over Egypt Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burford Road over Egypt 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Burford Road over Egypt Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Burford Road over Egypt Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Burford Road over Egypt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.