US Bridges

Patton Creek Road over Patton Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 8N R 6W · Structure no. SA7700000000081

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patton Creek Road over Patton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Patton Creek Road over Patton Creek in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2045. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPatton Creek Road
CrossesPatton Creek
LocationSec 18 T 8N R 6W
RouteCity Street 5586
Coordinates31.66667, -88.62528
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating74.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 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 traffic500 (2025)
Projected traffic750 by 2045
Trucks8%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Patton Creek Road over Patton Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patton Creek Road over Patton 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 2025.

How much traffic does Patton Creek Road over Patton Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Patton Creek Road over Patton Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Patton Creek Road over Patton Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.