US Bridges

Terry RD over Hardy CR

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 5N R 1E · Structure no. SA2500000000148

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Terry RD over Hardy CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Terry RD over Hardy CR in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,500 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTerry RD
CrossesHardy CR
LocationSec 20 T 5N R 1E
RouteCity Street 7286
Coordinates32.25834, -90.22176
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2023)
Projected traffic22,500 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$447,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Terry RD over Hardy CR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Terry RD over Hardy CR 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 Terry RD over Hardy CR carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Terry RD over Hardy CR?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Terry RD over Hardy CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.