US Bridges

Homochitto RD NW over Horse Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 8N R 5E B · Structure no. SA4300000000230

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Homochitto RD NW over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Homochitto RD NW over Horse Creek in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2045. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesHomochitto RD NW
CrossesHorse Creek
LocationSec 32 T 8N R 5E B
RouteCounty Highway 275
Coordinates31.61178, -90.73669
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic85 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Homochitto RD NW over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Homochitto RD NW over Horse 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 Homochitto RD NW over Horse Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Homochitto RD NW over Horse Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Homochitto RD NW over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.