US Bridges

Eugie Palmer Road over Perrapia Creek

Good

Simpson County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 2N R 4E · Structure no. SA6400000000082

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eugie Palmer Road over Perrapia Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Eugie Palmer Road over Perrapia Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 120 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEugie Palmer Road
CrossesPerrapia Creek
LocationSec 36 T 2N R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 178
Coordinates31.96902, -89.84095
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 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 traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Eugie Palmer Road over Perrapia Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eugie Palmer Road over Perrapia 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 Eugie Palmer Road over Perrapia Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Eugie Palmer Road over Perrapia Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Eugie Palmer Road over Perrapia Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.