US Bridges

Pattison-Hermanvil over Barland Creek

FairPosted for load

Claiborne County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T11N R 4E B · Structure no. SA1100000000039

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pattison-Hermanvil over Barland Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Pattison-Hermanvil over Barland Creek in Claiborne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 620 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesPattison-Hermanvil
CrossesBarland Creek
LocationSec 34 T11N R 4E B
RouteCounty Highway 1304
Coordinates31.89031, -90.83229
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2017)
Projected traffic560 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$67,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pattison-Hermanvil over Barland Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pattison-Hermanvil over Barland 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Pattison-Hermanvil over Barland Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pattison-Hermanvil over Barland Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pattison-Hermanvil over Barland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.