US Bridges

Otho Sellers Road over Piney Woods Creek

Good

Perry County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 4N R 9W B · Structure no. SA560000000A081

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Otho Sellers Road over Piney Woods Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Otho Sellers Road over Piney Woods Creek in Perry County, Mississippi. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2045. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

CarriesOtho Sellers Road
CrossesPiney Woods Creek
LocationSec 1 T 4N R 9W B
RouteCounty Highway 44
Coordinates31.33896, -88.8481
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic375 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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 Otho Sellers Road over Piney Woods Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Otho Sellers Road over Piney Woods 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Otho Sellers Road over Piney Woods Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Otho Sellers Road over Piney Woods Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Otho Sellers Road over Piney Woods Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.