US Bridges

South Valley RD over Kennedy Creek

Good

Pearl River County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 3S R17W · Structure no. SA5500000000077

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Valley RD over Kennedy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying South Valley RD over Kennedy Creek in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSouth Valley RD
CrossesKennedy Creek
LocationSec 28 T 3S R17W
RouteCounty Highway 179
Coordinates30.76056, -89.71361
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2023)
Projected traffic250 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 South Valley RD over Kennedy Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Valley RD over Kennedy 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does South Valley RD over Kennedy Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is South Valley RD over Kennedy Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns South Valley RD over Kennedy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.