US Bridges

Indian Hill RD over Turkey Fork CR

Fair

Greene County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 4N R 7W B · Structure no. SA2100000000076

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
154 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Hill RD over Turkey Fork CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Indian Hill RD over Turkey Fork CR in Greene 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 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2045. The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesIndian Hill RD
CrossesTurkey Fork CR
LocationSec 9 T 4N R 7W B
RouteCounty Highway 298
CountyGreene County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.32488, -88.69089
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (47 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2023)
Projected traffic330 by 2045
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Indian Hill RD over Turkey Fork CR built?

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

What condition is Indian Hill RD over Turkey Fork CR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Indian Hill RD over Turkey Fork CR carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Indian Hill RD over Turkey Fork CR?

The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Hill RD over Turkey Fork CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.