US Bridges

Harry Sones Road over Pole Creek

Good

Pearl River County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 4S R17W · Structure no. SA5500000000104

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harry Sones Road over Pole Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Harry Sones Road over Pole Creek in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesHarry Sones Road
CrossesPole Creek
LocationSec 22 T 4S R17W
RouteCounty Highway 199
Coordinates30.69111, -89.68361
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2024)
Projected traffic240 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Harry Sones Road over Pole Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harry Sones Road over Pole 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Harry Sones Road over Pole Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Harry Sones Road over Pole Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns Harry Sones Road over Pole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.