US Bridges

Piney Woods RD over Horse Hunter Creek

Fair

Noxubee County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T15N R17E B · Structure no. SA5200000000088

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
186 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piney Woods RD over Horse Hunter Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Piney Woods RD over Horse Hunter Creek in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2043. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPiney Woods RD
CrossesHorse Hunter Creek
LocationSec 29 T15N R17E B
RouteCounty Highway 651
Coordinates33.11909, -88.5762
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.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length186 ft (56.7 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 traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic2,400 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Piney Woods RD over Horse Hunter Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Piney Woods RD over Horse Hunter 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 2024.

How much traffic does Piney Woods RD over Horse Hunter Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Piney Woods RD over Horse Hunter Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Piney Woods RD over Horse Hunter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.