US Bridges

Evansville Road over Arkabutla Creek

Fair

Tate County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 5S R 9W B · Structure no. SA6900000000086

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evansville Road over Arkabutla Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Evansville Road over Arkabutla Creek in Tate County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesEvansville Road
CrossesArkabutla Creek
LocationSec 18 T 5S R 9W B
RouteCounty Highway 60
CountyTate County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.64279, -90.18552
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks5%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Evansville Road over Arkabutla Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Evansville Road over Arkabutla 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Evansville Road over Arkabutla Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Evansville Road over Arkabutla Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Evansville Road over Arkabutla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.