US Bridges

Centerville Road over Tan Creek

Good

Pike County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 2N R 7E B · Structure no. SA5700000000067

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centerville Road over Tan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Centerville Road over Tan Creek in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCenterville Road
CrossesTan Creek
LocationSec 36 T 2N R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 1185
Coordinates31.10169, -90.4465
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2021)
Projected traffic520 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$483,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Centerville Road over Tan Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Centerville Road over Tan 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Centerville Road over Tan Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Centerville Road over Tan Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Centerville Road over Tan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.