US Bridges

County Road 158 over Bussell Creek

Fair

Union County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 6S R 4E · Structure no. SA730000000A035

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 158 over Bussell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 158 over Bussell Creek in Union County, Mississippi. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 158
CrossesBussell Creek
LocationSec 3 T 6S R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 50
CountyUnion County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.58586, -88.86758
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 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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
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 traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic105 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 158 over Bussell Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 158 over Bussell 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 158 over Bussell Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is County Road 158 over Bussell Creek?

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

Who owns County Road 158 over Bussell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.