US Bridges

Dewitt Flint Road over Branch of Sellers Creek

Good

Simpson County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 1N R 5E · Structure no. SA6400000000032

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dewitt Flint Road over Branch of Sellers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dewitt Flint Road over Branch of Sellers Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDewitt Flint Road
CrossesBranch of Sellers Creek
LocationSec 18 T 1N R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 106
Coordinates31.92385, -89.82622
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.4 US tons
Inventory rating59.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2022)
Projected traffic180 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dewitt Flint Road over Branch of Sellers Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dewitt Flint Road over Branch of Sellers 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Dewitt Flint Road over Branch of Sellers Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dewitt Flint Road over Branch of Sellers Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Dewitt Flint Road over Branch of Sellers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.