US Bridges

S.Valley Road over Kennedy Creek

FairPosted for load

Pearl River County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 3S R17W · Structure no. SA5500000000078

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.Valley Road over Kennedy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying S.Valley Road over Kennedy Creek in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesS.Valley Road
CrossesKennedy Creek
LocationSec 35 T 3S R17W
RouteCounty Highway 179
CountyPearl River County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.73547, -89.67313
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic150 by 2041
Trucks—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$117,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.Valley Road over Kennedy Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.Valley Road over Kennedy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does S.Valley Road over Kennedy Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is S.Valley Road over Kennedy Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns S.Valley Road over Kennedy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.