US Bridges

N.Norrel Road over Bakers Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T 6N R 2W B · Structure no. SA2500000000283

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N.Norrel Road over Bakers Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N.Norrel Road over Bakers Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 4 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesN.Norrel Road
CrossesBakers Creek
LocationSec 15 T 6N R 2W B
RouteCounty Highway 412
Coordinates32.35861, -90.39861
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N.Norrel Road over Bakers Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is N.Norrel Road over Bakers Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does N.Norrel Road over Bakers Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is N.Norrel Road over Bakers Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns N.Norrel Road over Bakers Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.