US Bridges

Hegwood Road over Sandy Run

Good

Lamar County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T 4N R14W · Structure no. SA3700000000080

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hegwood Road over Sandy Run is a concrete culvert carrying Hegwood Road over Sandy Run in Lamar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHegwood Road
CrossesSandy Run
LocationSec 16 T 4N R14W
RouteCounty Highway 60
Coordinates31.30876, -89.39898
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2024)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Hegwood Road over Sandy Run built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hegwood Road over Sandy Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Hegwood Road over Sandy Run carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hegwood Road over Sandy Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Hegwood Road over Sandy Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.