US Bridges

Endville Road over Lilly Creek

Good

Pontotoc County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 9S R 4E B · Structure no. SA5800000000036

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Endville Road over Lilly Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Endville Road over Lilly Creek in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEndville Road
CrossesLilly Creek
LocationSec 12 T 9S R 4E B
RouteCounty Highway 866
Coordinates34.30769, -88.84358
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length32 ft (9.9 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 traffic2,600 (2013)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$300,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Endville Road over Lilly Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Endville Road over Lilly 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 Endville Road over Lilly Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Endville Road over Lilly Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Endville Road over Lilly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.