US Bridges

Hurricane Creek RD over Red Creek

Good

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 1S R13W B · Structure no. SA1800000000028

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
434 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hurricane Creek RD over Red Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Hurricane Creek RD over Red Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2043. The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesHurricane Creek RD
CrossesRed Creek
LocationSec 32 T 1S R13W B
RouteCounty Highway 618
Coordinates30.91807, -89.31944
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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length434 ft (132.3 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 traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic225 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Hurricane Creek RD over Red Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hurricane Creek RD over Red 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Hurricane Creek RD over Red Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hurricane Creek RD over Red Creek?

The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hurricane Creek RD over Red Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.