US Bridges

Indian Hill RD over Waterfork Creek

Fair

Greene County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 4N R 6W B · Structure no. SA2100000000071

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Hill RD over Waterfork Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Indian Hill RD over Waterfork Creek in Greene County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIndian Hill RD
CrossesWaterfork Creek
LocationSec 8 T 4N R 6W B
RouteCounty Highway 298
Coordinates31.32861, -88.61318
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2024)
Projected traffic435 by 2044
Trucks20%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$541,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian Hill RD over Waterfork Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Hill RD over Waterfork 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Indian Hill RD over Waterfork Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Indian Hill RD over Waterfork Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Hill RD over Waterfork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.