US Bridges

Carmel-New Hope RD over Branch of Halls Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 6N R10E B · Structure no. SA3900000000034

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carmel-New Hope RD over Branch of Halls Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Carmel-New Hope RD over Branch of Halls Creek in Lawrence County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCarmel-New Hope RD
CrossesBranch of Halls Creek
LocationSec 11 T 6N R10E B
RouteCounty Highway 246
Coordinates31.49799, -90.17207
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2024)
Projected traffic300 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carmel-New Hope RD over Branch of Halls Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carmel-New Hope RD over Branch of Halls Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Carmel-New Hope RD over Branch of Halls Creek carry?

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

How long is Carmel-New Hope RD over Branch of Halls Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Carmel-New Hope RD over Branch of Halls Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.