US Bridges

Raccoon Road over Percy Creek

Good

Wilkinson County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 2N R 3W · Structure no. SA7900000000047

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raccoon Road over Percy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Raccoon Road over Percy Creek in Wilkinson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRaccoon Road
CrossesPercy Creek
LocationSec 17 T 2N R 3W
RouteCounty Highway 161
Coordinates31.15835, -91.41692
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating75.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2046
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Raccoon Road over Percy Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raccoon Road over Percy 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Raccoon Road over Percy Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Raccoon Road over Percy Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Raccoon Road over Percy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.