US Bridges

Murphree Road over Hushpuckena River

Good

Bolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T24N R 5W · Structure no. SA0600000000250

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
291 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murphree Road over Hushpuckena River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Murphree Road over Hushpuckena River in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesMurphree Road
CrossesHushpuckena River
LocationSec 4 T24N R 5W
RouteCounty Highway 121
Coordinates33.98708, -90.71202
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Murphree Road over Hushpuckena River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Murphree Road over Hushpuckena River 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Murphree Road over Hushpuckena River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Murphree Road over Hushpuckena River?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Murphree Road over Hushpuckena River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.