US Bridges

Hardy Billups Road over Magowah Branch

Good

Lowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T17N R16E B · Structure no. SA4400000000017

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hardy Billups Road over Magowah Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Hardy Billups Road over Magowah Branch in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesHardy Billups Road
CrossesMagowah Branch
LocationSec 2 T17N R16E B
RouteCounty Highway 179
Coordinates33.37466, -88.59108
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2022)
Projected traffic165 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hardy Billups Road over Magowah Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardy Billups Road over Magowah Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Hardy Billups Road over Magowah Branch carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hardy Billups Road over Magowah Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Hardy Billups Road over Magowah Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.