US Bridges

Curtis Road over Drainage Canal

Good

Panola County, Mississippi · SEC_36_T 8S_R 8W B · Structure no. SA5400000000182

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Curtis Road over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Curtis Road over Drainage Canal in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCurtis Road
CrossesDrainage Canal
LocationSEC_36_T 8S_R 8W B
RouteCounty Highway 840
Coordinates34.33928, -89.99625
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2022)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 Curtis Road over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Curtis Road over Drainage Canal 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 2023.

How much traffic does Curtis Road over Drainage Canal carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Curtis Road over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Curtis Road over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.