US Bridges

York Swamp RD over Hutchins Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Adams County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 5N R 3W B · Structure no. SA0100000000027

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

York Swamp RD over Hutchins Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying York Swamp RD over Hutchins Creek in Adams County, Mississippi. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesYork Swamp RD
CrossesHutchins Creek
LocationSec 32 T 5N R 3W B
RouteCounty Highway 51
Coordinates31.36589, -91.42229
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$288,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was York Swamp RD over Hutchins Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is York Swamp RD over Hutchins Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does York Swamp RD over Hutchins Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is York Swamp RD over Hutchins Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns York Swamp RD over Hutchins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.