US Bridges

Stoval Road over Deer Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T18N R 7W · Structure no. SA7600000000333

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stoval Road over Deer Creek is a steel other carrying Stoval Road over Deer Creek in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2038. The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesStoval Road
CrossesDeer Creek
LocationSec 27 T18N R 7W
RouteCounty Highway 840
Coordinates33.38014, -90.90755
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating3.1 US tons
Inventory rating3.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length116 ft (35.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic75 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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$600,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stoval Road over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stoval Road over Deer 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Stoval Road over Deer Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Stoval Road over Deer Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Stoval Road over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.