US Bridges

Deer Creek Road over Creek

Good

Panola County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 9S R 6W · Structure no. SA5400000000101

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deer Creek Road over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Deer Creek Road over Creek in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesDeer Creek Road
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 12 T 9S R 6W
RouteCounty Highway 597
Coordinates34.31651, -89.78529
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 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 traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Deer Creek Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deer Creek Road over 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 Deer Creek Road over Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Deer Creek Road over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Deer Creek Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.