US Bridges

Hamilton Road over Unnamed Creek

Good

Monroe County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T15S R18W B · Structure no. SA4800000000155

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamilton Road over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hamilton Road over Unnamed Creek in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHamilton Road
CrossesUnnamed Creek
LocationSec 22 T15S R18W B
RouteCounty Highway 754
Coordinates33.74006, -88.41744
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2024)
Projected traffic5,100 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 Hamilton Road over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hamilton Road over Unnamed 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 2024.

How much traffic does Hamilton Road over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hamilton Road over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Hamilton Road over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.