US Bridges

Hickory Nut Road over Little Rock Creek

Good

Newton County, Mississippi · Sec_ 8_T 7N_R13E B · Structure no. SA5100000000105

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory Nut Road over Little Rock Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Hickory Nut Road over Little Rock Creek in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHickory Nut Road
CrossesLittle Rock Creek
LocationSec_ 8_T 7N_R13E B
RouteCounty Highway 43
Coordinates32.46028, -88.98889
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 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 traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Hickory Nut Road over Little Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hickory Nut Road over Little Rock 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Hickory Nut Road over Little Rock Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hickory Nut Road over Little Rock Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hickory Nut Road over Little Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.