US Bridges

Anchor Lake Road over Mill Creek

Good

Pearl River County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 5S R16W B · Structure no. SA550000000A120

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anchor Lake Road over Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Anchor Lake Road over Mill Creek in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,430 by 2045. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesAnchor Lake Road
CrossesMill Creek
LocationSec 18 T 5S R16W B
RouteCounty Highway 120
Coordinates30.61823, -89.64321
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,430 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Anchor Lake Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Anchor Lake Road over Mill 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Anchor Lake Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Anchor Lake Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Anchor Lake Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.