US Bridges

Evansville Road over Arkabutla Creek Branch

Fair

Tate County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 5S R 9W B · Structure no. SA690000000A087

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evansville Road over Arkabutla Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Evansville Road over Arkabutla Creek Branch in Tate County, Mississippi. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesEvansville Road
CrossesArkabutla Creek Branch
LocationSec 18 T 5S R 9W B
RouteCounty Highway 60
CountyTate County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.6442, -90.18691
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Evansville Road over Arkabutla Creek Branch 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 Branch carry?

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

How long is Evansville Road over Arkabutla Creek Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Evansville Road over Arkabutla Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.