US Bridges

County Road 205 over Poplar Springs Creek

Fair

Union County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 8S R 4E B · Structure no. SA7300000000145

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 205 over Poplar Springs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 205 over Poplar Springs Creek in Union County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 205
CrossesPoplar Springs Creek
LocationSec 18 T 8S R 4E B
RouteCounty Highway 89
CountyUnion County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.37976, -88.91995
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 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
Trucks3%
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 County Road 205 over Poplar Springs Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 205 over Poplar Springs 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 205 over Poplar Springs Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 205 over Poplar Springs Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns County Road 205 over Poplar Springs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.