US Bridges

Paramount Chrch RD over Cypress Creek

Good

Stone County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 2S R10W B · Structure no. SA6600000000009

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paramount Chrch RD over Cypress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Paramount Chrch RD over Cypress Creek in Stone County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesParamount Chrch RD
CrossesCypress Creek
LocationSec 33 T 2S R10W B
RouteCounty Highway 115
Coordinates30.82833, -88.99756
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 inspectionSeptember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic225 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Paramount Chrch RD over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paramount Chrch RD over Cypress 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Paramount Chrch RD over Cypress Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Paramount Chrch RD over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Paramount Chrch RD over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.