US Bridges

Anthony Road over Kenny Creek

PoorPosted for load

Panola County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T10S R 7W · Structure no. SA5400000000161

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anthony Road over Kenny Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Anthony Road over Kenny Creek in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAnthony Road
CrossesKenny Creek
LocationSec 24 T10S R 7W
RouteCounty Highway 392
Coordinates34.20761, -89.88125
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating8.9 US tons
Inventory rating4.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2021)
Projected traffic135 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$359,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Anthony Road over Kenny Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Anthony Road over Kenny Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Anthony Road over Kenny Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Anthony Road over Kenny Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Anthony Road over Kenny Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.