US Bridges

Hopewell RD over Station Creek

Good

Covington County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 8N R15W B · Structure no. SA1600000000047

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopewell RD over Station Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hopewell RD over Station Creek in Covington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHopewell RD
CrossesStation Creek
LocationSec 5 T 8N R15W B
RouteCounty Highway 262
Coordinates31.69213, -89.52087
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2024)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hopewell RD over Station Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hopewell RD over Station 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Hopewell RD over Station Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hopewell RD over Station Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Hopewell RD over Station Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.