US Bridges

Rock Hill Road over Owl Creek

Good

Pontotoc County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T11S R 4E · Structure no. SA580000000A086

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rock Hill Road over Owl Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rock Hill Road over Owl Creek in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2034. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRock Hill Road
CrossesOwl Creek
LocationSec 20 T11S R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 18
Coordinates34.10833, -88.89877
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2014)
Projected traffic210 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rock Hill Road over Owl Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rock Hill Road over Owl 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rock Hill Road over Owl Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rock Hill Road over Owl Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rock Hill Road over Owl Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.