US Bridges

Umberson RD over Houlka Creek

Fair

Chickasaw County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T13S R 3E · Structure no. SA0900000000060

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
338 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
226
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Umberson RD over Houlka Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Umberson RD over Houlka Creek in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 226 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 333 by 2044. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUmberson RD
CrossesHoulka Creek
LocationSec 33 T13S R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 52
CountyChickasaw County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.90361, -88.98583
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48.4 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+8 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length338 ft (103 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226 (2024)
Projected traffic333 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Umberson RD over Houlka Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Umberson RD over Houlka Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Umberson RD over Houlka Creek carry?

About 226 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Umberson RD over Houlka Creek?

The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Umberson RD over Houlka Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.