US Bridges

Eddiesville Road over Trib to Big Black River

Good

Holmes County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T15N R 4E · Structure no. SA2600000000112

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
138 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eddiesville Road over Trib to Big Black River is a concrete channel beam carrying Eddiesville Road over Trib to Big Black River 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 2044. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesEddiesville Road
CrossesTrib to Big Black River
LocationSec 13 T15N R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 68
Coordinates33.14744, -89.84584
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 length138 ft (42.1 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 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$358,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eddiesville Road over Trib to Big Black River built?

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

What condition is Eddiesville Road over Trib to Big Black River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Eddiesville Road over Trib to Big Black River carry?

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

How long is Eddiesville Road over Trib to Big Black River?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Eddiesville Road over Trib to Big Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.