US Bridges

Horns Crossing RD over Bull Mountain Creek

Fair

Itawamba County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T10S R 9E B · Structure no. SA2900000000105

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
56
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horns Crossing RD over Bull Mountain Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Horns Crossing RD over Bull Mountain Creek in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 56 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesHorns Crossing RD
CrossesBull Mountain Creek
LocationSec 25 T10S R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 30
Coordinates34.18011, -88.31325
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Horns Crossing RD over Bull Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horns Crossing RD over Bull Mountain Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Horns Crossing RD over Bull Mountain Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Horns Crossing RD over Bull Mountain Creek?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Horns Crossing RD over Bull Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.