US Bridges

Morton Rankin RD over Bch of Pelahatchie Ck

Fair

Scott County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 6N R 6E B · Structure no. SA6200000000033

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
300 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morton Rankin RD over Bch of Pelahatchie Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying Morton Rankin RD over Bch of Pelahatchie Ck in Scott County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMorton Rankin RD
CrossesBch of Pelahatchie Ck
LocationSec 21 T 6N R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 205
Coordinates32.35342, -89.68743
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans300
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2022)
Projected traffic310 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$420,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morton Rankin RD over Bch of Pelahatchie Ck built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morton Rankin RD over Bch of Pelahatchie Ck 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Morton Rankin RD over Bch of Pelahatchie Ck carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Morton Rankin RD over Bch of Pelahatchie Ck?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Morton Rankin RD over Bch of Pelahatchie Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.