US Bridges

Terry-Gville Rd. over Hickory Creek

Good

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 2N R 1W B · Structure no. SA1500000000038

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Terry-Gville Rd. over Hickory Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Terry-Gville Rd. over Hickory Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2048. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesTerry-Gville Rd.
CrossesHickory Creek
LocationSec 2 T 2N R 1W B
RouteCounty Highway 398
Coordinates32.03639, -90.27528
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2025)
Projected traffic800 by 2048
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$171,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Terry-Gville Rd. over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Terry-Gville Rd. over Hickory 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Terry-Gville Rd. over Hickory Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Terry-Gville Rd. over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Terry-Gville Rd. over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.