US Bridges

Perry Creek Road over Richard Creek

Good

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T10N R 3W · Structure no. SA8200000000065

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
191 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perry Creek Road over Richard Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Perry Creek Road over Richard Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesPerry Creek Road
CrossesRichard Creek
LocationSec 32 T10N R 3W
RouteCounty Highway 30
Coordinates32.66653, -90.53647
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2017)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$573,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Perry Creek Road over Richard Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perry Creek Road over Richard 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 September 2024.

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

About 40 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Perry Creek Road over Richard Creek?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Perry Creek Road over Richard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.