US Bridges

Raymond Bolton RD over Bakers Creek

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 6N R 3W B · Structure no. SA2500000000305

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raymond Bolton RD over Bakers Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Raymond Bolton RD over Bakers Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2044. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRaymond Bolton RD
CrossesBakers Creek
LocationSec 24 T 6N R 3W B
RouteCity Street 4102
Coordinates32.34322, -90.45883
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2024)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$539,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Raymond Bolton RD over Bakers Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raymond Bolton RD over Bakers Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Raymond Bolton RD over Bakers Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Raymond Bolton RD over Bakers Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Raymond Bolton RD over Bakers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.