US Bridges

Possum Corner Road over Bch of Homochitto Riv.

Good

Wilkinson County, Mississippi · Sec 49 T 4N R 2W · Structure no. SA790000000A111

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Possum Corner Road over Bch of Homochitto Riv. is a concrete culvert carrying Possum Corner Road over Bch of Homochitto Riv. in Wilkinson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long.

CarriesPossum Corner Road
CrossesBch of Homochitto Riv.
LocationSec 49 T 4N R 2W
RouteCounty Highway 62
Coordinates31.34408, -91.28483
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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating102.8 US tons
Inventory rating61.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 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 traffic55 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Possum Corner Road over Bch of Homochitto Riv. built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Possum Corner Road over Bch of Homochitto Riv. 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 Possum Corner Road over Bch of Homochitto Riv. carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Possum Corner Road over Bch of Homochitto Riv.?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns Possum Corner Road over Bch of Homochitto Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.