US Bridges

Siloam Una RD over Houlka Creek

Good

Clay County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T15S R 5E B · Structure no. SA1300000000023

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Siloam Una RD over Houlka Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Siloam Una RD over Houlka Creek in Clay County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2044. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSiloam Una RD
CrossesHoulka Creek
LocationSec 27 T15S R 5E B
RouteCounty Highway 770
Coordinates33.74122, -88.76561
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic375 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$602,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Siloam Una RD over Houlka Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Siloam Una RD over Houlka Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Siloam Una RD over Houlka Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Siloam Una RD over Houlka Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Siloam Una RD over Houlka Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.