US Bridges

Hopedale Road over Raftsman Bayou

Good

Issaquena County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T13N R 8W B · Structure no. SA2800000000016

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopedale Road over Raftsman Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Hopedale Road over Raftsman Bayou in Issaquena County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 378 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesHopedale Road
CrossesRaftsman Bayou
LocationSec 27 T13N R 8W B
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyIssaquena County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.94702, -91.00816
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2022)
Projected traffic378 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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$817,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hopedale Road over Raftsman Bayou built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hopedale Road over Raftsman Bayou 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Hopedale Road over Raftsman Bayou carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hopedale Road over Raftsman Bayou?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Hopedale Road over Raftsman Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.