US Bridges

Melrose Road over Floyd Creek

Good

Panola County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 7S R 8W · Structure no. SA540000000A050

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Melrose Road over Floyd Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Melrose Road over Floyd Creek in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMelrose Road
CrossesFloyd Creek
LocationSec 28 T 7S R 8W
RouteCounty Highway 167
Coordinates34.444, -90.03924
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2022)
Projected traffic195 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Melrose Road over Floyd Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Melrose Road over Floyd 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 2023.

How much traffic does Melrose Road over Floyd Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Melrose Road over Floyd Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Melrose Road over Floyd Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.