US Bridges

Christmas Place RD over Local Stream

Poor

Holmes County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T14N R 1E B · Structure no. SA2600000000042

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Christmas Place RD over Local Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Christmas Place RD over Local Stream in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesChristmas Place RD
CrossesLocal Stream
LocationSec 18 T14N R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 134
CountyHolmes County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.06209, -90.23845
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
Deck2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Christmas Place RD over Local Stream built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Christmas Place RD over Local Stream 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Christmas Place RD over Local Stream carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Christmas Place RD over Local Stream?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Christmas Place RD over Local Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.