US Bridges

John Holder Road over Spring Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T 4S R 5W · Structure no. SA300000000A011

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Holder Road over Spring Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying John Holder Road over Spring Creek in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2044. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesJohn Holder Road
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationSec 26 T 4S R 5W
RouteCounty Highway 8256
Coordinates30.66331, -88.45978
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length124 ft (37.8 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 traffic490 (2024)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was John Holder Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Holder Road over Spring 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does John Holder Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is John Holder Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns John Holder Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.