US Bridges

Old HWY 35S over Balls Mill Creek

Fair

Marion County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 2N R14E · Structure no. SA4600000000028

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 35S over Balls Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Old HWY 35S over Balls Mill Creek in Marion County, Mississippi. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld HWY 35S
CrossesBalls Mill Creek
LocationSec 20 T 2N R14E
RouteCounty Highway 263
CountyMarion County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.12061, -89.81763
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2023)
Projected traffic210 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$91,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 35S over Balls Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 35S over Balls Mill 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Old HWY 35S over Balls Mill Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 35S over Balls Mill Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 35S over Balls Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.