US Bridges

Esperanza Road over Mill Crk

FairPosted for load

Pontotoc County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T 8S R 1E · Structure no. SA5800000000002

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
890
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Esperanza Road over Mill Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Esperanza Road over Mill Crk in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 890 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,335 by 2033. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesEsperanza Road
CrossesMill Crk
LocationSec 26 T 8S R 1E
RouteCounty Highway 858
CountyPontotoc County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.35978, -89.16378
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating11.9 US tons
Inventory rating7.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2013)
Projected traffic1,335 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$269,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Esperanza Road over Mill Crk built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Esperanza Road over Mill Crk 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Esperanza Road over Mill Crk carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Esperanza Road over Mill Crk?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Esperanza Road over Mill Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.