Peacock Road over Branch of Riles Creek
PoorPosted for loadSimpson County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T 1N R 4E · Structure no. SA6400000000022
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Peacock Road over Branch of Riles Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Peacock Road over Branch of Riles Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Peacock Road over Branch of Riles Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Peacock Road over Branch of Riles Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Peacock Road over Branch of Riles Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Peacock Road over Branch of Riles Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Peacock Road over Branch of Riles Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.