US Bridges

Heddie Ben RD over Crooked Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 9N R20W B · Structure no. SA390000000A098

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heddie Ben RD over Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Heddie Ben RD over Crooked Creek in Lawrence County, Mississippi. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesHeddie Ben RD
CrossesCrooked Creek
LocationSec 17 T 9N R20W B
RouteCounty Highway 58
Coordinates31.75003, -90.03989
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (8 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 traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Heddie Ben RD over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heddie Ben RD over Crooked 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 2023.

How much traffic does Heddie Ben RD over Crooked Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Heddie Ben RD over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Heddie Ben RD over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.