US Bridges

New Hope Road over Clear Prong Creek

Good

Amite County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 3N R 3E · Structure no. SA030000000A098

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Hope Road over Clear Prong Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying New Hope Road over Clear Prong Creek in Amite County, Mississippi. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNew Hope Road
CrossesClear Prong Creek
LocationSec 6 T 3N R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 42
Coordinates31.24886, -90.95389
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks—
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 New Hope Road over Clear Prong Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Hope Road over Clear Prong 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does New Hope Road over Clear Prong Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is New Hope Road over Clear Prong Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns New Hope Road over Clear Prong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.