US Bridges

Richards RD over Hashagua Creek

Fair

Noxubee County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T14N R15E · Structure no. SA5200000000033

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
123 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richards RD over Hashagua Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Richards RD over Hashagua Creek in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRichards RD
CrossesHashagua Creek
LocationSec 15 T14N R15E
RouteCounty Highway 193
Coordinates33.06477, -88.74611
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Richards RD over Hashagua Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richards RD over Hashagua 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Richards RD over Hashagua Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Richards RD over Hashagua Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Richards RD over Hashagua Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.