US Bridges

West Hill Drive over Mixons Creek

Good

Lamar County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 4N R14W · Structure no. SA3700000000074

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Hill Drive over Mixons Creek is a concrete culvert carrying West Hill Drive over Mixons Creek in Lamar County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2046. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWest Hill Drive
CrossesMixons Creek
LocationSec 1 T 4N R14W
RouteCounty Highway 64
Coordinates31.34278, -89.35972
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2024)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 West Hill Drive over Mixons Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Hill Drive over Mixons 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 2024.

How much traffic does West Hill Drive over Mixons Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is West Hill Drive over Mixons Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns West Hill Drive over Mixons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.