US Bridges

Rocky Hill Road over Rambo Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Madison County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T12N R 5E B · Structure no. SA4500000000147

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Hill Road over Rambo Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Rocky Hill Road over Rambo Creek in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRocky Hill Road
CrossesRambo Creek
LocationSec 25 T12N R 5E B
RouteCounty Highway 584
Coordinates32.86325, -89.73117
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2015)
Projected traffic90 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$156,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rocky Hill Road over Rambo Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocky Hill Road over Rambo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Rocky Hill Road over Rambo Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Rocky Hill Road over Rambo Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rocky Hill Road over Rambo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.