US Bridges

Leatherwood Road over Leatherwood Creek

Good

Walthall County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 4N R10E · Structure no. SA7400000000099

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leatherwood Road over Leatherwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Leatherwood Road over Leatherwood Creek in Walthall County, Mississippi. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLeatherwood Road
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
LocationSec 4 T 4N R10E
RouteCounty Highway 33
Coordinates31.26257, -90.20334
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.5 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 traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2046
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Leatherwood Road over Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leatherwood Road over Leatherwood 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Leatherwood Road over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Leatherwood Road over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Leatherwood Road over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.