US Bridges

Hathcock Road over Trib to Big Black River

Poor

Holmes County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T14N R 4E · Structure no. SA2600000000157

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
72 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hathcock Road over Trib to Big Black River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hathcock Road over Trib to Big Black River in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHathcock Road
CrossesTrib to Big Black River
LocationSec 4 T14N R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 42
Coordinates33.0902, -89.88274
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic15 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$127,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hathcock Road over Trib to Big Black River 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 Hathcock Road over Trib to Big Black River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).

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

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Hathcock Road over Trib to Big Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.