US Bridges

Morton Rankin RD over Trib of Pelahatchie Ck

Good

Scott County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 6N R 6E B · Structure no. SA6200000000161

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morton Rankin RD over Trib of Pelahatchie Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying Morton Rankin RD over Trib of Pelahatchie Ck in Scott County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMorton Rankin RD
CrossesTrib of Pelahatchie Ck
LocationSec 20 T 6N R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 205
Coordinates32.35339, -89.70072
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2017)
Projected traffic320 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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$270,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morton Rankin RD over Trib 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 Morton Rankin RD over Trib of Pelahatchie Ck carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Morton Rankin RD over Trib of Pelahatchie Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.