US Bridges

Vaughan Road over Burg Creek

Fair

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T11N R 1E B · Structure no. SA8200000000073

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vaughan Road over Burg Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Vaughan Road over Burg 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2037. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesVaughan Road
CrossesBurg Creek
LocationSec 14 T11N R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 513
CountyYazoo County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.79961, -90.16122
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2017)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2037
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$171,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vaughan Road over Burg Creek built?

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

What condition is Vaughan Road over Burg 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Vaughan Road over Burg Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Vaughan Road over Burg Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Vaughan Road over Burg Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.