US Bridges

Harvey DR NW over Hurricane Creek

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 8N R 5E · Structure no. SA4300000000223

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
126 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harvey DR NW over Hurricane Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Harvey DR NW over Hurricane Creek in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesHarvey DR NW
CrossesHurricane Creek
LocationSec 5 T 8N R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 278
Coordinates31.68533, -90.72831
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.6 US tons
Inventory rating4.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$178,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harvey DR NW over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harvey DR NW over Hurricane 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 Harvey DR NW over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Harvey DR NW over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Harvey DR NW over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.