US Bridges

SR 388 over Horse Hunters Trib

Good

Noxubee County, Mississippi · 2.6 MI E US 45 · Structure no. 310038805200260

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 388 over Horse Hunters Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 388 over Horse Hunters Trib in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesSR 388
CrossesHorse Hunters Trib
Location2.6 MI E US 45
RouteState Highway 388
Coordinates33.24006, -88.53712
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 388 over Horse Hunters Trib built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 388 over Horse Hunters Trib 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 388 over Horse Hunters Trib carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 388 over Horse Hunters Trib?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 388 over Horse Hunters Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.