Hunt RD over Big Sand Creek
PoorClosed to trafficHinds County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T13N R 5E · Structure no. SA2500000000369
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 131 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hunt RD over Big Sand Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Hunt RD over Big Sand Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 2 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2035. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hunt RD over Big Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hunt RD over Big Sand 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Hunt RD over Big Sand Creek carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Hunt RD over Big Sand Creek?
The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Hunt RD over Big Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.