US Bridges

Spillway Rd. over Bch of Pelahatchie Ck

Good

Rankin County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 6N R 3E · Structure no. SA6100000000124

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spillway Rd. over Bch of Pelahatchie Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Spillway Rd. over Bch of Pelahatchie Ck in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,500 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSpillway Rd.
CrossesBch of Pelahatchie Ck
LocationSec 7 T 6N R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 92
Coordinates32.37739, -90.02914
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic13,000 (2023)
Projected traffic19,500 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$208,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spillway Rd. over Bch of Pelahatchie Ck built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spillway Rd. over Bch of Pelahatchie Ck 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Spillway Rd. over Bch of Pelahatchie Ck carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Spillway Rd. over Bch of Pelahatchie Ck?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Spillway Rd. over Bch of Pelahatchie Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.