US Bridges

Morton-Rankin CO over Pelahatchie Creek

Good

Scott County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 6N R 6E B · Structure no. SA6200000000036

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
400 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morton-Rankin CO over Pelahatchie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morton-Rankin CO over Pelahatchie Creek in Scott County, Mississippi. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2044. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMorton-Rankin CO
CrossesPelahatchie Creek
LocationSec 30 T 6N R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 205
Coordinates32.32953, -89.72853
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans400
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2022)
Projected traffic380 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$660,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morton-Rankin CO over Pelahatchie Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morton-Rankin CO over Pelahatchie 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Morton-Rankin CO over Pelahatchie Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Morton-Rankin CO over Pelahatchie Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Morton-Rankin CO over Pelahatchie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.