US Bridges

Peters Hill Road over Sherman Creek

FairPosted for load

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · SEC_22_T26N_R 2E B · Structure no. SA6800000000121

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peters Hill Road over Sherman Creek is a concrete slab carrying Peters Hill Road over Sherman Creek in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2038. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPeters Hill Road
CrossesSherman Creek
LocationSEC_22_T26N_R 2E B
RouteCounty Highway 151
CountyTallahatchie County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.10179, -90.06718
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$294,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peters Hill Road over Sherman Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peters Hill Road over Sherman 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Peters Hill Road over Sherman Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Peters Hill Road over Sherman Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Peters Hill Road over Sherman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.