US Bridges

Indian Hill RD over Mason Creek

PoorPosted for load

Greene County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 4N R 7W B · Structure no. SA2100000000078

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Hill RD over Mason Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Indian Hill RD over Mason 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesIndian Hill RD
CrossesMason Creek
LocationSec 12 T 4N R 7W B
RouteCounty Highway 298
Coordinates31.32859, -88.64163
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 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 traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$668,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian Hill RD over Mason Creek built?

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

What condition is Indian Hill RD over Mason Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

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

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

How long is Indian Hill RD over Mason Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Hill RD over Mason Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.