US Bridges

Owens RD over Rhodes Creek

Good

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 4N R 2W B · Structure no. SA250000000A073

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owens RD over Rhodes Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Owens RD over Rhodes Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2035. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOwens RD
CrossesRhodes Creek
LocationSec 13 T 4N R 2W B
RouteCounty Highway 5424
Coordinates32.18817, -90.35722
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2015)
Projected traffic720 by 2035
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 Owens RD over Rhodes Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Owens RD over Rhodes 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Owens RD over Rhodes Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Owens RD over Rhodes Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Owens RD over Rhodes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.