US Bridges

Springhill RD over Cypress Creek

Good

Jones County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T10N R12W B · Structure no. SA3400000000220

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springhill RD over Cypress Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Springhill RD over Cypress Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 55 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2045. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSpringhill RD
CrossesCypress Creek
LocationSec 34 T10N R12W B
RouteCounty Highway 252
Coordinates31.78525, -89.19836
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2025)
Projected traffic2,550 by 2045
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$358,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Springhill RD over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Springhill RD over Cypress 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Springhill RD over Cypress Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Springhill RD over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Springhill RD over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.