US Bridges

Harperville Road over Bch Little River Creek

Good

Scott County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 8N R 8E · Structure no. SA6200000000133

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harperville Road over Bch Little River Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Harperville Road over Bch Little River Creek in Scott County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHarperville Road
CrossesBch Little River Creek
LocationSec 33 T 8N R 8E
RouteCounty Highway 90
Coordinates32.49192, -89.48944
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2017)
Projected traffic125 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$250,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harperville Road over Bch Little River Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harperville Road over Bch Little River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Harperville Road over Bch Little River Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Harperville Road over Bch Little River Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Harperville Road over Bch Little River Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.