US Bridges

US 80 over Bakers Creek

Good

Hinds County, Mississippi · 12.3 MI E SR 22 · Structure no. 210008002503240

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Bakers Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 80 over Bakers Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesBakers Creek
Location12.3 MI E SR 22
RouteU.S. Route 80
Coordinates32.3535, -90.40566
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2023)
Projected traffic360 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$930 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Bakers Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 over Bakers 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 over Bakers Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Bakers Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Bakers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.