US Bridges

New Hope Ch Road over Mays Creek

Good

Marion County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 3N R13E · Structure no. SA4600000000056

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Hope Ch Road over Mays Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying New Hope Ch Road over Mays Creek in Marion County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2045. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNew Hope Ch Road
CrossesMays Creek
LocationSec 32 T 3N R13E
RouteCounty Highway 216
Coordinates31.18644, -89.91012
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic440 by 2045
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Hope Ch Road over Mays Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Hope Ch Road over Mays 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does New Hope Ch Road over Mays Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is New Hope Ch Road over Mays Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns New Hope Ch Road over Mays Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.