US Bridges

Piave Plaza RD over Hellhole Creek

Good

Greene County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 5N R 7W B · Structure no. SA210000000A094

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piave Plaza RD over Hellhole Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Piave Plaza RD over Hellhole Creek in Greene County, Mississippi. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2046. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPiave Plaza RD
CrossesHellhole Creek
LocationSec 17 T 5N R 7W B
RouteCounty Highway 174
Coordinates31.3991, -88.71356
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length155 ft (47.2 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 traffic140 (2024)
Projected traffic210 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Piave Plaza RD over Hellhole Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Piave Plaza RD over Hellhole Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Piave Plaza RD over Hellhole Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Piave Plaza RD over Hellhole Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Piave Plaza RD over Hellhole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.