US Bridges

Zion Hill Church R over East Prong Silver Creek

Good

Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 8N R20W B · Structure no. SA3300000000093

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zion Hill Church R over East Prong Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Zion Hill Church R over East Prong Silver Creek in Jefferson Davis 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 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2045. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesZion Hill Church R
CrossesEast Prong Silver Creek
LocationSec 12 T 8N R20W B
RouteCounty Highway 1213
Coordinates31.68151, -89.97459
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2023)
Projected traffic200 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Zion Hill Church R over East Prong Silver Creek built?

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

What condition is Zion Hill Church R over East Prong Silver 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Zion Hill Church R over East Prong Silver Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Zion Hill Church R over East Prong Silver Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Zion Hill Church R over East Prong Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.