US Bridges

Middle Glading R. over Hominy Creek

Good

Amite County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 3N R 6E · Structure no. SA0300000000131

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle Glading R. over Hominy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Middle Glading R. over Hominy Creek in Amite County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2044. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMiddle Glading R.
CrossesHominy Creek
LocationSec 28 T 3N R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 118
Coordinates31.19501, -90.60201
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2022)
Projected traffic180 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Middle Glading R. over Hominy Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middle Glading R. over Hominy 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Middle Glading R. over Hominy Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Middle Glading R. over Hominy Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Middle Glading R. over Hominy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.