US Bridges

Harveytown Road over Union Creek

Good

Walthall County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 3N R10E B · Structure no. SA7400000000070

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harveytown Road over Union Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Harveytown Road over Union Creek in Walthall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHarveytown Road
CrossesUnion Creek
LocationSec 36 T 3N R10E B
RouteCounty Highway 285
Coordinates31.18567, -90.15039
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 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2024)
Projected traffic520 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Union Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harveytown Road over Union 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 Union Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Harveytown Road over Union Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Harveytown Road over Union Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.