US Bridges

Perrytown RD over Cahal Creek

Good

Wilkinson County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 4N R 1E B · Structure no. SA790000000A084

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perrytown RD over Cahal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Perrytown RD over Cahal Creek in Wilkinson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesPerrytown RD
CrossesCahal Creek
LocationSec 10 T 4N R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 1184
Coordinates31.32016, -91.14532
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 2023
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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic170 by 2045
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Perrytown RD over Cahal Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perrytown RD over Cahal 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Perrytown RD over Cahal Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Perrytown RD over Cahal Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns Perrytown RD over Cahal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.