US Bridges

Friendship East RD over Mitchell Creek

Good

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T25N R 2E · Structure no. SA6800000000082

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Friendship East RD over Mitchell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Friendship East RD over Mitchell 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 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFriendship East RD
CrossesMitchell Creek
LocationSec 2 T25N R 2E
RouteCounty Highway 165
Coordinates34.06849, -90.05204
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic90 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Friendship East RD over Mitchell Creek built?

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

What condition is Friendship East RD over Mitchell 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Friendship East RD over Mitchell Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Friendship East RD over Mitchell Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Friendship East RD over Mitchell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.