US Bridges

Holly Springs RD over Old Short Fork Creek

Good

DeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T 3S R 7W B · Structure no. SA1700000000121

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holly Springs RD over Old Short Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Holly Springs RD over Old Short Fork Creek in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,950 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesHolly Springs RD
CrossesOld Short Fork Creek
LocationSec 25 T 3S R 7W B
RouteCounty Highway 1920
Coordinates34.80157, -89.90103
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2024)
Projected traffic4,950 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Holly Springs RD over Old Short Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holly Springs RD over Old Short Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does Holly Springs RD over Old Short Fork Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Holly Springs RD over Old Short Fork Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Holly Springs RD over Old Short Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.