US Bridges

Deerfield Road over Br of Homochitto River

Poor

Adams County, Mississippi · Sec 56 T 5N R 1W B · Structure no. SA0100000000012

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2021 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 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2043. 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 56 T 5N R 1W B
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyAdams County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.37528, -91.21876
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 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 (2021)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$288,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deerfield Road over Br of Homochitto River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deerfield Road over Br of Homochitto River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 (2021 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.