US Bridges

US 80 over Hog Nose Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · 0.4 MI W I 20 · Structure no. 210008003813030

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Hog Nose Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 80 over Hog Nose Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesHog Nose Creek
Location0.4 MI W I 20
RouteU.S. Route 80
Coordinates32.34143, -88.80303
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.4 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 80 over Hog Nose Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 over Hog Nose 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 80 over Hog Nose Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Hog Nose Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US 80 over Hog Nose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.