US Bridges

Ward Road over Peach Creek

Good

Panola County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 7S R 8W · Structure no. SA540000000A051

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ward Road over Peach Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ward Road over Peach Creek in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2044. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWard Road
CrossesPeach Creek
LocationSec 31 T 7S R 8W
RouteCounty Highway 180
Coordinates34.4244, -90.08658
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic180 by 2044
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 Ward Road over Peach Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ward Road over Peach 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 Ward Road over Peach Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ward Road over Peach Creek?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ward Road over Peach Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.