US Bridges

Simon Chapel Road over Wilborn Creek

Fair

Panola County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 7S R 6W · Structure no. SA5400000000032

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Simon Chapel Road over Wilborn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Simon Chapel Road over Wilborn Creek in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSimon Chapel Road
CrossesWilborn Creek
LocationSec 14 T 7S R 6W
RouteCounty Highway 192
Coordinates34.48034, -89.79539
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating78.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
Trucks—
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 Simon Chapel Road over Wilborn Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Simon Chapel Road over Wilborn 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 Simon Chapel Road over Wilborn Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Simon Chapel Road over Wilborn Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Simon Chapel Road over Wilborn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.