US Bridges

Sims Thornhill RD over Branch of Mcgees Creek

Good

Walthall County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 2N R10E · Structure no. SA740000000A039

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sims Thornhill RD over Branch of Mcgees Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sims Thornhill RD over Branch of Mcgees Creek in Walthall County, Mississippi. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSims Thornhill RD
CrossesBranch of Mcgees Creek
LocationSec 10 T 2N R10E
RouteCounty Highway 47
Coordinates31.15763, -90.18325
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
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 traffic90 (2024)
Projected traffic135 by 2046
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sims Thornhill RD over Branch of Mcgees Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sims Thornhill RD over Branch of Mcgees 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sims Thornhill RD over Branch of Mcgees Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Sims Thornhill RD over Branch of Mcgees Creek?

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

Who owns Sims Thornhill RD over Branch of Mcgees Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.