US Bridges

Mollett Road over Piney Creek

Good

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T12N R 1W · Structure no. SA8200000000140

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
252 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mollett Road over Piney Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mollett Road over Piney Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2042. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMollett Road
CrossesPiney Creek
LocationSec 15 T12N R 1W
RouteCounty Highway 108
Coordinates32.88163, -90.283
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic175 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$756,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mollett Road over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mollett Road over Piney 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mollett Road over Piney Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mollett Road over Piney Creek?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mollett Road over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.