Hillview Drive over Ponta Creek
GoodLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 8N R16E · Structure no. SA3800000000277
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hillview Drive over Ponta Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hillview Drive over Ponta Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hillview Drive over Ponta Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hillview Drive over Ponta 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 Hillview Drive over Ponta Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Hillview Drive over Ponta Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Hillview Drive over Ponta Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.