Hillshouse Rd/Old over Hushpuckena River
FairBolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T26N R 5W B · Structure no. SA0600000000241
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hillshouse Rd/Old over Hushpuckena River is a concrete channel beam carrying Hillshouse Rd/Old over Hushpuckena River in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 65 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.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hillshouse Rd/Old over Hushpuckena River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Hillshouse Rd/Old 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Hillshouse Rd/Old over Hushpuckena River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Hillshouse Rd/Old over Hushpuckena River?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Hillshouse Rd/Old over Hushpuckena River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.