US Bridges

Freeman Town RD over Sand Hill Creek

FairPosted for load

Greene County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 5N R 8W B · Structure no. SA2100000000102

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
223 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freeman Town RD over Sand Hill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Freeman Town RD over Sand Hill Creek in Greene County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 62 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2044. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFreeman Town RD
CrossesSand Hill Creek
LocationSec 32 T 5N R 8W B
RouteCounty Highway 149
Coordinates31.35613, -88.81637
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.9 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2024)
Projected traffic316 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$916,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Freeman Town RD over Sand Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Freeman Town RD over Sand Hill 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 Freeman Town RD over Sand Hill Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Freeman Town RD over Sand Hill Creek?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Freeman Town RD over Sand Hill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.