US Bridges

Hog Farm Road over Blueskin Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Mississippi · Sec 44 T 9N R 1W · Structure no. SA3200000000029

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hog Farm Road over Blueskin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hog Farm Road over Blueskin Creek in Jefferson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHog Farm Road
CrossesBlueskin Creek
LocationSec 44 T 9N R 1W
RouteCounty Highway 75
Coordinates31.73211, -91.25639
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hog Farm Road over Blueskin Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hog Farm Road over Blueskin 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Hog Farm Road over Blueskin Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hog Farm Road over Blueskin Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns Hog Farm Road over Blueskin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.