SR 42 over Hell Hole Creek
GoodGreene County, Mississippi · 4.1 MI E SR 63 · Structure no. 310004202109750
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 540
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 42 over Hell Hole Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 42 over Hell Hole Creek in Greene County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 42 over Hell Hole Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 42 over Hell Hole 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SR 42 over Hell Hole Creek carry?
About 540 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is SR 42 over Hell Hole Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR 42 over Hell Hole Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.