US Bridges

Indian Hill RD over Hell Hole Creek

FairPosted for load

Greene County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 4N R 7W B · Structure no. SA2100000000077

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Hill RD over Hell Hole Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Indian Hill RD over Hell Hole Creek in Greene County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesIndian Hill RD
CrossesHell Hole Creek
LocationSec 10 T 4N R 7W B
RouteCounty Highway 298
Coordinates31.31799, -88.67703
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating33.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$545,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian Hill RD over Hell Hole Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Hill RD over Hell Hole 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 Hell Hole Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Indian Hill RD over Hell Hole Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Hill RD over Hell Hole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.