US Bridges

Hunt RD over Owens Creek

Fair

Claiborne County, Mississippi · SEC_20_T13N_R 5E · Structure no. SA1100000000083

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hunt RD over Owens Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hunt RD over Owens Creek in Claiborne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2043. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHunt RD
CrossesOwens Creek
LocationSEC_20_T13N_R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 90
Coordinates32.09107, -90.72954
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2023)
Projected traffic195 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$717,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hunt RD over Owens Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hunt RD over Owens 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 2024.

How much traffic does Hunt RD over Owens Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hunt RD over Owens Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hunt RD over Owens Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.