CO RD 15 over Bch of Hays Creek
PoorCarroll County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T18N R 5E · Structure no. SA0800000000195
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 64 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 15 over Bch of Hays Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 15 over Bch of Hays Creek in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 50 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 CO RD 15 over Bch of Hays Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is CO RD 15 over Bch of Hays Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 15 over Bch of Hays Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is CO RD 15 over Bch of Hays Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 15 over Bch of Hays Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.