US Bridges

Tom Cain RD over Bch Harts Creek

Good

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T14N R 5E · Structure no. SA2500000000381

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tom Cain RD over Bch Harts Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tom Cain RD over Bch Harts Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTom Cain RD
CrossesBch Harts Creek
LocationSec 36 T14N R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 5321
Coordinates32.14703, -90.65644
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 Tom Cain RD over Bch Harts Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tom Cain RD over Bch Harts Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Tom Cain RD over Bch Harts Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Tom Cain RD over Bch Harts Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Tom Cain RD over Bch Harts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.