US Bridges

Hickory Ridge Road over Trib of Flowers Creek

Fair

Claiborne County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T12N R 4E B · Structure no. SA1100000000058

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory Ridge Road over Trib of Flowers Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Hickory Ridge Road over Trib of Flowers Creek in Claiborne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 6 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 188 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHickory Ridge Road
CrossesTrib of Flowers Creek
LocationSec 1 T12N R 4E B
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyClaiborne County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.03481, -90.76281
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic188 by 2043
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$127,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hickory Ridge Road over Trib of Flowers Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hickory Ridge Road over Trib of Flowers 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Hickory Ridge Road over Trib of Flowers Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hickory Ridge Road over Trib of Flowers Creek?

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

Who owns Hickory Ridge Road over Trib of Flowers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.