US Bridges

Harriston Road over Bolls Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Mississippi · Sec 37 T 9N R 2E · Structure no. SA3200000000039

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
208 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harriston Road over Bolls Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harriston Road over Bolls Creek in Jefferson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2033. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesHarriston Road
CrossesBolls Creek
LocationSec 37 T 9N R 2E
RouteCounty Highway 304
Coordinates31.72482, -91.03068
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2013)
Projected traffic750 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Harriston Road over Bolls Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harriston Road over Bolls 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 2023.

How much traffic does Harriston Road over Bolls Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Harriston Road over Bolls Creek?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Harriston Road over Bolls Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.