US Bridges

Fonsalvania Road over Local Creek

Good

Warren County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T14N R 4E B · Structure no. SA7500000000012

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
134
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fonsalvania Road over Local Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fonsalvania Road over Local Creek in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 134 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 201 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFonsalvania Road
CrossesLocal Creek
LocationSec 9 T14N R 4E B
RouteCounty Highway 257
Coordinates32.20211, -90.81367
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134 (2021)
Projected traffic201 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$490,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fonsalvania Road over Local Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fonsalvania Road over Local 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 2023.

How much traffic does Fonsalvania Road over Local Creek carry?

About 134 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Fonsalvania Road over Local Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns Fonsalvania Road over Local Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.