Sand Hill Road over Ship Creek
PoorPosted for loadHolmes County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T15N R 3E · Structure no. SA2600000000102
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 88 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sand Hill Road over Ship Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Sand Hill Road over Ship Creek in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sand Hill Road over Ship Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sand Hill Road over Ship 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Sand Hill Road over Ship Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Sand Hill Road over Ship Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Sand Hill Road over Ship Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.