US Bridges

Mvill Pop Spgs RD over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T10N R 5W B · Structure no. SA7700000000128

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
200 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mvill Pop Spgs RD over Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Mvill Pop Spgs RD over Mill Creek in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMvill Pop Spgs RD
CrossesMill Creek
LocationSec 2 T10N R 5W B
RouteCounty Highway 262
Coordinates31.86423, -88.55987
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.1 US tons
Inventory rating17.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans200
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2023)
Projected traffic210 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$240,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mvill Pop Spgs RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mvill Pop Spgs RD over Mill 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mvill Pop Spgs RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mvill Pop Spgs RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mvill Pop Spgs RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.