US Bridges

Merchant Road over Branch of Hurricane Ck

Good

Scott County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 8N R 5E · Structure no. SA6200000000100

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Merchant Road over Branch of Hurricane Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Merchant Road over Branch of Hurricane Ck in Scott County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMerchant Road
CrossesBranch of Hurricane Ck
LocationSec 35 T 8N R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 178
Coordinates32.50367, -89.75422
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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$325,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Merchant Road over Branch of Hurricane Ck built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Merchant Road over Branch of Hurricane 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 Merchant Road over Branch of Hurricane Ck carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Merchant Road over Branch of Hurricane Ck?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Merchant Road over Branch of Hurricane Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.