US Bridges

Arundel Road over Hognose Creek

PoorPosted for load

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 5N R15E B · Structure no. SA3800000000030

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arundel Road over Hognose Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arundel Road over Hognose Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesArundel Road
CrossesHognose Creek
LocationSec 4 T 5N R15E B
RouteCounty Highway 1515
Coordinates32.31063, -88.77316
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic375 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$480,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arundel Road over Hognose Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arundel Road over Hognose Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Arundel Road over Hognose Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Arundel Road over Hognose Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Arundel Road over Hognose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.