US Bridges

Kimbell Road over Rhodes Creek

Good

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T 4N R 1W · Structure no. SA2500000000057

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kimbell Road over Rhodes Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Kimbell Road over Rhodes Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesKimbell Road
CrossesRhodes Creek
LocationSec 19 T 4N R 1W
RouteCounty Highway 5357
Coordinates32.16633, -90.34667
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic675 by 2043
Trucks8%
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

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 Kimbell Road over Rhodes Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kimbell Road over Rhodes 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Kimbell Road over Rhodes Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Kimbell Road over Rhodes Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Kimbell Road over Rhodes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.