US Bridges

Champion Hill RD over Bch of Bakers Creek

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 6N R 3W B · Structure no. SA2500000000307

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Champion Hill RD over Bch of Bakers Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Champion Hill RD over Bch of Bakers Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesChampion Hill RD
CrossesBch of Bakers Creek
LocationSec 30 T 6N R 3W B
RouteCounty Highway 5091
Coordinates32.33854, -90.54423
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2024)
Projected traffic270 by 2044
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$156,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Champion Hill RD over Bch of Bakers Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Champion Hill RD over Bch of 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 August 2024.

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

About 180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Champion Hill RD over Bch of Bakers Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Champion Hill RD over Bch of Bakers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.