US Bridges

Harveytown Road over Branch of Magee Creek

Good

Walthall County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 3N R10E B · Structure no. SA7400000000062

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harveytown Road over Branch of Magee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Harveytown Road over Branch of Magee Creek in Walthall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHarveytown Road
CrossesBranch of Magee Creek
LocationSec 2 T 3N R10E B
RouteCounty Highway 285
Coordinates31.26206, -90.16342
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2024)
Projected traffic520 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Harveytown Road over Branch of Magee Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harveytown Road over Branch of Magee Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Harveytown Road over Branch of Magee Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Harveytown Road over Branch of Magee Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Harveytown Road over Branch of Magee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.