US Bridges

Ed Boyd Road over Branch of Mcgee Creek

Fair

Walthall County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 4N R11E · Structure no. SA7400000000100

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ed Boyd Road over Branch of Mcgee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ed Boyd Road over Branch of Mcgee Creek in Walthall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEd Boyd Road
CrossesBranch of Mcgee Creek
LocationSec 6 T 4N R11E
RouteCounty Highway 135
CountyWalthall County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.33961, -90.12561
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic110 by 2046
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$111,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ed Boyd Road over Branch of Mcgee Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ed Boyd Road over Branch of Mcgee 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ed Boyd Road over Branch of Mcgee Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ed Boyd Road over Branch of Mcgee Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ed Boyd Road over Branch of Mcgee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.