US Bridges

Union Church Road over Love Creek

Fair

Pike County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 2N R 9E B · Structure no. SA570000000A086

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Church Road over Love Creek is a steel culvert carrying Union Church Road over Love Creek in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 5 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 83 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion Church Road
CrossesLove Creek
LocationSec 17 T 2N R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 35
CountyPike County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.13278, -90.31208
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2021)
Projected traffic83 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$245,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Church Road over Love Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Church Road over Love 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Union Church Road over Love Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Union Church Road over Love Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Union Church Road over Love Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.