US Bridges

Eddiesville Road over Indian Creek

Good

Holmes County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T14N R 4E · Structure no. SA2600000000070

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
126 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eddiesville Road over Indian Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Eddiesville Road over Indian Creek in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2038. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesEddiesville Road
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationSec 1 T14N R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 68
Coordinates33.09583, -89.84911
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2018)
Projected traffic225 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$314,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eddiesville Road over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eddiesville Road over Indian 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Eddiesville Road over Indian Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Eddiesville Road over Indian Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Eddiesville Road over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.