US Bridges

Old Panola Road over Bch Little Tatahatchie R

Good

Panola County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 8S R 7W B · Structure no. SA5400000000185

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Panola Road over Bch Little Tatahatchie R is a concrete culvert carrying Old Panola Road over Bch Little Tatahatchie R in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Panola Road
CrossesBch Little Tatahatchie R
LocationSec 32 T 8S R 7W B
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.34832, -89.96795
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2022)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Old Panola Road over Bch Little Tatahatchie R built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Panola Road over Bch Little Tatahatchie R 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 Old Panola Road over Bch Little Tatahatchie R carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Panola Road over Bch Little Tatahatchie R?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Old Panola Road over Bch Little Tatahatchie R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.