US Bridges

Lawrence-Hazel RD over Sivils Creek

FairPosted for load

Newton County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 6N R10E B · Structure no. SA5100000000027

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
500 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawrence-Hazel RD over Sivils Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Lawrence-Hazel RD over Sivils Creek in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLawrence-Hazel RD
CrossesSivils Creek
LocationSec 9 T 6N R10E B
RouteCounty Highway 430
Coordinates32.37187, -89.27111
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.3 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans500
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2023)
Projected traffic960 by 2044
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lawrence-Hazel RD over Sivils Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lawrence-Hazel RD over Sivils 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 Lawrence-Hazel RD over Sivils Creek carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lawrence-Hazel RD over Sivils Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lawrence-Hazel RD over Sivils Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.