US Bridges

Hopewell RD over Mill Creek

Fair

Covington County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 9N R15W B · Structure no. SA1600000000085

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

About this bridge

Hopewell RD over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hopewell RD over Mill 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 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHopewell RD
CrossesMill Creek
LocationSec 24 T 9N R15W B
RouteCounty Highway 262
Coordinates31.73796, -89.45654
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic700 (2024)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Hopewell RD over Mill 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Hopewell RD over Mill Creek carry?

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

How long is Hopewell RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Hopewell RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.