US Bridges

Heucks Retreat RD over Little Bahala Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 8N R 9E B · Structure no. SA4300000000277

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
119 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heucks Retreat RD over Little Bahala Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Heucks Retreat RD over Little Bahala Creek in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 51 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2046. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHeucks Retreat RD
CrossesLittle Bahala Creek
LocationSec 9 T 8N R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 89
Coordinates31.67492, -90.30407
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2024)
Projected traffic420 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$202,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Heucks Retreat RD over Little Bahala Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Heucks Retreat RD over Little Bahala 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Heucks Retreat RD over Little Bahala Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Heucks Retreat RD over Little Bahala Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Heucks Retreat RD over Little Bahala Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.