US Bridges

Powell Road over Piney Creek

Good

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T12N R 1W · Structure no. SA820000000A142

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Powell Road over Piney Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Powell Road over Piney Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 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 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2045. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesPowell Road
CrossesPiney Creek
LocationSec 17 T12N R 1W
RouteCounty Highway 118
Coordinates32.88193, -90.32842
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic200 by 2045
Trucks12%
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$576,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Powell Road over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Powell 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 2023.

How much traffic does Powell Road over Piney Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Powell Road over Piney Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Powell Road over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.