US Bridges

Hughes Road over Green Creek

Good

Lowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T19S R18W · Structure no. SA4400000000117

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
940
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hughes Road over Green Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hughes Road over Green Creek in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 940 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,410 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHughes Road
CrossesGreen Creek
LocationSec 12 T19S R18W
RouteCounty Highway 153
Coordinates33.43218, -88.36616
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (2022)
Projected traffic1,410 by 2044
Trucks8%
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 Hughes Road over Green Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hughes Road over Green 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Hughes Road over Green Creek carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hughes Road over Green Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Hughes Road over Green Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.