Heindl Road over Bear Creek
FairPosted for loadMadison County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 9N R 2E B · Structure no. SA4500000000062
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 373 ft
- 19 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Heindl Road over Bear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Heindl Road over Bear Creek in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Heindl Road over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Heindl Road over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Heindl Road over Bear Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Heindl Road over Bear Creek?
The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Heindl Road over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.