US Bridges

Big Mound Road over Creek

Good

Yazoo County, Mississippi · 6.5 MI N JCT SR22 US49 · Structure no. 270004908218490

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
940
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Mound Road over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Big Mound Road over Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 940 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBig Mound Road
CrossesCreek
Location6.5 MI N JCT SR22 US49
Coordinates32.61863, -90.37001
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating97.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (2023)
Projected traffic940 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Big Mound Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Mound Road over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Big Mound Road over Creek carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Big Mound Road over Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Big Mound Road over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.