US Bridges

Ballentine Road over Mcivor Creek

Good

Panola County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T 8S R 8W B · Structure no. SA5400000000082

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
309 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ballentine Road over Mcivor Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ballentine Road over Mcivor Creek in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 630 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2044. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesBallentine Road
CrossesMcivor Creek
LocationSec 15 T 8S R 8W B
RouteCounty Highway 885
Coordinates34.39091, -90.02939
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length309 ft (94.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2024)
Projected traffic945 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Ballentine Road over Mcivor Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ballentine Road over Mcivor 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ballentine Road over Mcivor Creek carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ballentine Road over Mcivor Creek?

The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ballentine Road over Mcivor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.