US Bridges

Rosebloom Road over Harper Creek

Fair

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T24N R 3E · Structure no. SA6800000000061

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rosebloom Road over Harper Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rosebloom Road over Harper Creek in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRosebloom Road
CrossesHarper Creek
LocationSec 36 T24N R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 220
CountyTallahatchie County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.91076, -89.93411
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 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 traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic45 by 2038
Trucks—
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$8.3 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rosebloom Road over Harper Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rosebloom Road over Harper Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Rosebloom Road over Harper Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rosebloom Road over Harper Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Rosebloom Road over Harper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.