US Bridges

Hopewell RD NE over Little Fair River

Good

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T 7N R 9E · Structure no. SA430000000A207

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
131 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopewell RD NE over Little Fair River is a concrete channel beam carrying Hopewell RD NE over Little Fair River in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2046. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHopewell RD NE
CrossesLittle Fair River
LocationSec 16 T 7N R 9E
RouteCounty Highway 68
Coordinates31.58202, -90.30109
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hopewell RD NE over Little Fair River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hopewell RD NE over Little Fair River 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 Hopewell RD NE over Little Fair River carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Hopewell RD NE over Little Fair River?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hopewell RD NE over Little Fair River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.