US Bridges

Vaughan Road over Ellison Creek

Fair

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T11N R 2E B · Structure no. SA8200000000107

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vaughan Road over Ellison Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vaughan Road over Ellison 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2047. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesVaughan Road
CrossesEllison Creek
LocationSec 21 T11N R 2E B
RouteCounty Highway 513
CountyYazoo County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.7925, -90.10583
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2018)
Projected traffic800 by 2047
Trucks8%
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$360,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vaughan Road over Ellison Creek built?

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

What condition is Vaughan Road over Ellison 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 2024.

How much traffic does Vaughan Road over Ellison Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Vaughan Road over Ellison Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Vaughan Road over Ellison Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.