US Bridges

Champion Hill RD over Bakers Creek

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 6N R 3W B · Structure no. SA2500000000306

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Champion Hill RD over Bakers Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Champion Hill RD over Bakers Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesChampion Hill RD
CrossesBakers Creek
LocationSec 24 T 6N R 3W B
RouteCounty Highway 5091
Coordinates32.34547, -90.46417
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic750 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Champion Hill RD over Bakers Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Champion Hill 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Champion Hill RD over Bakers Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Champion Hill RD over Bakers Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Champion Hill RD over Bakers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.