US Bridges

Deerfield Road over Br of Homochitto River

Fair

Adams County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T 5N R 1W B · Structure no. SA0100000000008

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deerfield Road over Br of Homochitto River is a concrete channel beam carrying Deerfield Road over Br of Homochitto River in Adams County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 153 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesDeerfield Road
CrossesBr of Homochitto River
LocationSec 29 T 5N R 1W B
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyAdams County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.37909, -91.23656
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic153 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deerfield Road over Br of Homochitto River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deerfield Road over Br of Homochitto River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Deerfield Road over Br of Homochitto River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Deerfield Road over Br of Homochitto River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Deerfield Road over Br of Homochitto River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.