US Bridges

Broadwater Road over Big Creek

Good

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 5N R 1W · Structure no. SA2500000000161

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadwater Road over Big Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Broadwater Road over Big Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBroadwater Road
CrossesBig Creek
LocationSec 33 T 5N R 1W
RouteCounty Highway 5137
Coordinates32.23225, -90.31333
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 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 traffic160 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Broadwater Road over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadwater Road over Big 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Broadwater Road over Big Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Broadwater Road over Big Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Broadwater Road over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.