US Bridges

Indian Ridge Road over Blacksnake Branch

Fair

Hancock County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 6S R16W · Structure no. SA2300000000021

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Ridge Road over Blacksnake Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Indian Ridge Road over Blacksnake Branch in Hancock County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2045. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIndian Ridge Road
CrossesBlacksnake Branch
LocationSec 23 T 6S R16W
RouteCounty Highway 1248
CountyHancock County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.50883, -89.56853
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 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 traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic180 by 2045
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$279,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian Ridge Road over Blacksnake Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Ridge Road over Blacksnake Branch 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 Indian Ridge Road over Blacksnake Branch carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Indian Ridge Road over Blacksnake Branch?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Ridge Road over Blacksnake Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.