US Bridges

Holly Grove Road over Chicopa Creek

Good

Holmes County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T16N R 2E B · Structure no. SA2600000000132

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
145 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holly Grove Road over Chicopa Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Holly Grove Road over Chicopa Creek in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesHolly Grove Road
CrossesChicopa Creek
LocationSec 12 T16N R 2E B
RouteCounty Highway 692
Coordinates33.27122, -90.04712
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2018)
Projected traffic240 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$540,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holly Grove Road over Chicopa Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holly Grove Road over Chicopa 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 2024.

How much traffic does Holly Grove Road over Chicopa Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Holly Grove Road over Chicopa Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Holly Grove Road over Chicopa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.