US Bridges

Mt. Gilead Road over Yellow Creek Relief

Good

Tishomingo County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 4S R 9E B · Structure no. SA7100000000031

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
92 ft
300 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Gilead Road over Yellow Creek Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Mt. Gilead Road over Yellow Creek Relief in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMt. Gilead Road
CrossesYellow Creek Relief
LocationSec 10 T 4S R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 122
Coordinates34.7475, -88.34722
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans300
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2024)
Projected traffic210 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure20
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 Mt. Gilead Road over Yellow Creek Relief built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt. Gilead Road over Yellow Creek Relief 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mt. Gilead Road over Yellow Creek Relief carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mt. Gilead Road over Yellow Creek Relief?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mt. Gilead Road over Yellow Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.