US Bridges

Airport-Fernwood over Minnehaha Creek

Good

Pike County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T 3N R 7E B · Structure no. SA5700000000112

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,140
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport-Fernwood over Minnehaha Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Airport-Fernwood over Minnehaha Creek in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,710 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport-Fernwood
CrossesMinnehaha Creek
LocationSec 27 T 3N R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 239
CountyPike County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.18938, -90.49077
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,140 (2021)
Projected traffic1,710 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$247,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport-Fernwood over Minnehaha Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport-Fernwood over Minnehaha 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 Airport-Fernwood over Minnehaha Creek carry?

About 1,140 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Airport-Fernwood over Minnehaha Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Airport-Fernwood over Minnehaha Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.