US Bridges

M. L. King DR Ext. over Clear Creek

Fair

Pike County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 4N R 7E B · Structure no. SA5700000000153

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M. L. King DR Ext. over Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying M. L. King DR Ext. over Clear Creek in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,125 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM. L. King DR Ext.
CrossesClear Creek
LocationSec 36 T 4N R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 7146
CountyPike County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.27303, -90.46343
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2021)
Projected traffic1,125 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$306,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M. L. King DR Ext. over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is M. L. King DR Ext. over Clear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does M. L. King DR Ext. over Clear Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is M. L. King DR Ext. over Clear Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns M. L. King DR Ext. over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.