US Bridges

SR 9 over Red Hills Mine Haul Road

Good

Choctaw County, Mississippi · 1.7 MI N SR 790 · Structure no. 310000901000570

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2020 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

SR 9 over Red Hills Mine Haul Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 9 over Red Hills Mine Haul Road in Choctaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2041. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 9
CrossesRed Hills Mine Haul Road
Location1.7 MI N SR 790
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates33.39009, -89.21729
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2020)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 9 over Red Hills Mine Haul Road built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 9 over Red Hills Mine Haul Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 9 over Red Hills Mine Haul Road carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Red Hills Mine Haul Road?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 over Red Hills Mine Haul Road?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).