US Bridges

Old HWY 471 over Pelahatchie Ck Relief

Fair

Rankin County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 6N R 3E B · Structure no. SA6100000000119

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 471 over Pelahatchie Ck Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 471 over Pelahatchie Ck Relief in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 6 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld HWY 471
CrossesPelahatchie Ck Relief
LocationSec 2 T 6N R 3E B
RouteCounty Highway 1432
Coordinates32.38742, -89.96736
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2023)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 471 over Pelahatchie Ck Relief built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 471 over Pelahatchie Ck Relief 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Old HWY 471 over Pelahatchie Ck Relief carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 471 over Pelahatchie Ck Relief?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 471 over Pelahatchie Ck Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.