US Bridges

Perry Creek Road over Perry Creek

Fair

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T10N R 3W · Structure no. SA8200000000061

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
301 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perry Creek Road over Perry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Perry Creek Road over Perry Creek in Yazoo 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2041. The structure is 301 ft (91.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPerry Creek Road
CrossesPerry Creek
LocationSec 14 T10N R 3W
RouteCounty Highway 149
CountyYazoo County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.70628, -90.47019
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length301 ft (91.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2017)
Projected traffic100 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$903,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Perry Creek Road over Perry Creek built?

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

What condition is Perry Creek Road over Perry 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Perry Creek Road over Perry Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Perry Creek Road over Perry Creek?

The structure is 301 ft (91.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Perry Creek Road over Perry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.