US Bridges

Kennebrew RD over Bch Limekiln CR

PoorClosed to traffic

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 7N R 1W B · Structure no. SA2500000000315

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kennebrew RD over Bch Limekiln CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Kennebrew RD over Bch Limekiln CR in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesKennebrew RD
CrossesBch Limekiln CR
LocationSec 4 T 7N R 1W B
RouteCounty Highway 4101
Coordinates32.48033, -90.30617
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating16.8 US tons
Inventory rating7.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kennebrew RD over Bch Limekiln CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kennebrew RD over Bch Limekiln CR 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 Kennebrew RD over Bch Limekiln CR carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Kennebrew RD over Bch Limekiln CR?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Kennebrew RD over Bch Limekiln CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.