US Bridges

Sugar Hill Road over Hushpuckena River

FairPosted for load

Bolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T25N R 6W · Structure no. SA0600000000231

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
190 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sugar Hill Road over Hushpuckena River is a concrete channel beam carrying Sugar Hill Road over Hushpuckena River in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSugar Hill Road
CrossesHushpuckena River
LocationSec 26 T25N R 6W
RouteCounty Highway 114
CountyBolivar County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.01009, -90.79575
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$610,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sugar Hill Road over Hushpuckena River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sugar Hill Road over Hushpuckena 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Sugar Hill Road over Hushpuckena River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Sugar Hill Road over Hushpuckena River?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Sugar Hill Road over Hushpuckena River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.