US Bridges

Rocky Hill Dedeaux over Over Drain

Fair

Hancock County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T 6S R14W B · Structure no. SA2300000000012

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Hill Dedeaux over Over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Rocky Hill Dedeaux over Over Drain in Hancock County, Mississippi. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,850 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRocky Hill Dedeaux
CrossesOver Drain
LocationSec 26 T 6S R14W B
RouteCounty Highway 1102
Coordinates30.49811, -89.36475
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2022)
Projected traffic2,850 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Rocky Hill Dedeaux over Over Drain built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocky Hill Dedeaux over Over Drain 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rocky Hill Dedeaux over Over Drain carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rocky Hill Dedeaux over Over Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rocky Hill Dedeaux over Over Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.