US Bridges

Caesar Necaise RD over Hickory Creek

Good

Hancock County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T 5S R15W B · Structure no. SA230000000A007

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
195 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caesar Necaise RD over Hickory Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Caesar Necaise RD over Hickory Creek in Hancock 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2041. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCaesar Necaise RD
CrossesHickory Creek
LocationSec 27 T 5S R15W B
RouteCounty Highway 136
Coordinates30.58151, -89.48513
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2021)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Caesar Necaise RD over Hickory Creek built?

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

What condition is Caesar Necaise RD over Hickory 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Caesar Necaise RD over Hickory Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Caesar Necaise RD over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Caesar Necaise RD over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.