US Bridges

May Road over Branch of Magees Creek

Good

Walthall County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 4N R11E · Structure no. SA740000000A102

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

May Road over Branch of Magees Creek is a concrete culvert carrying May Road over Branch of Magees Creek in Walthall County, Mississippi. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMay Road
CrossesBranch of Magees Creek
LocationSec 6 T 4N R11E
RouteCounty Highway 249
Coordinates31.33781, -90.13351
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic70 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 May Road over Branch of Magees Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is May Road over Branch of Magees 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does May Road over Branch of Magees Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is May Road over Branch of Magees Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns May Road over Branch of Magees Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.