US Bridges

Rose Hill Road over Branch of Silver Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T 7N R20W B · Structure no. SA3900000000064

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rose Hill Road over Branch of Silver Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Rose Hill Road over Branch of Silver Creek in Lawrence County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2045. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRose Hill Road
CrossesBranch of Silver Creek
LocationSec 27 T 7N R20W B
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyLawrence County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.54281, -90.00014
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic175 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$38,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rose Hill Road over Branch of Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rose Hill Road over Branch of Silver 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rose Hill Road over Branch of Silver Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rose Hill Road over Branch of Silver Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rose Hill Road over Branch of Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.