US Bridges

Carmel-New Hope RD over Kings Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 6N R10E B · Structure no. SA3900000000032

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carmel-New Hope RD over Kings Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Carmel-New Hope RD over Kings Creek in Lawrence County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2046. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCarmel-New Hope RD
CrossesKings Creek
LocationSec 11 T 6N R10E B
RouteCounty Highway 175
Coordinates31.5085, -90.16868
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2024)
Projected traffic460 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$79,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carmel-New Hope RD over Kings Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carmel-New Hope RD over Kings 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Carmel-New Hope RD over Kings Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Carmel-New Hope RD over Kings Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Carmel-New Hope RD over Kings Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.