Esperanza Road over Mill Creek
GoodPontotoc County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 8S R 1E · Structure no. SA5800000000001
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 131 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 890
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Esperanza Road over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Esperanza Road over Mill Creek in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, older 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,335 by 2034. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Esperanza Road over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Esperanza Road over Mill 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Esperanza Road over Mill Creek carry?
About 890 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Esperanza Road over Mill Creek?
The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Esperanza Road over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.