Paret Tower Road over West Prong Creek
GoodPerry County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 1N R11W · Structure no. SA5600000000135
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Paret Tower Road over West Prong Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Paret Tower Road over West Prong Creek in Perry County, Mississippi. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 3,281 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Paret Tower Road over West Prong Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Paret Tower Road over West Prong 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Paret Tower Road over West Prong Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Paret Tower Road over West Prong Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 3,281 ft wide.
Who owns Paret Tower Road over West Prong Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.