US Bridges

Greenwood Ave over Hardy CR

PoorClosed to traffic

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 5N R 1E · Structure no. SA2500000000147

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenwood Ave over Hardy CR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greenwood Ave over Hardy CR in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 780 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGreenwood Ave
CrossesHardy CR
LocationSec 20 T 5N R 1E
RouteCity Street 8293
Coordinates32.25659, -90.21423
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2024)
Projected traffic1,170 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$208,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenwood Ave over Hardy CR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenwood Ave over Hardy CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Greenwood Ave over Hardy CR carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Greenwood Ave over Hardy CR?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Greenwood Ave over Hardy CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.