US Bridges

Co.Road 101 over Hurricane Creek

Good

Lafayette County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 7S R 3W B · Structure no. SA3600000000033

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Road 101 over Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co.Road 101 over Hurricane Creek in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,500 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCo.Road 101
CrossesHurricane Creek
LocationSec 28 T 7S R 3W B
RouteCounty Highway 656
Coordinates34.44629, -89.51167
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2021)
Projected traffic9,500 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co.Road 101 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co.Road 101 over Hurricane 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Co.Road 101 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Co.Road 101 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Co.Road 101 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.