US Bridges

Camp 11 RD over Hopson Bayou

Good

Coahoma County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T25N R 3W B · Structure no. SA1400000000003

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
126 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camp 11 RD over Hopson Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Camp 11 RD over Hopson Bayou in Coahoma 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 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCamp 11 RD
CrossesHopson Bayou
LocationSec 9 T25N R 3W B
RouteCounty Highway 319
Coordinates34.05417, -90.51208
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks20%
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$358,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Camp 11 RD over Hopson Bayou built?

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

What condition is Camp 11 RD over Hopson Bayou 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Camp 11 RD over Hopson Bayou carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Camp 11 RD over Hopson Bayou?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Camp 11 RD over Hopson Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.