US Bridges

Baldwyn RD over Horse Hunter Creek

Fair

Noxubee County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T16N R17E B · Structure no. SA5200000000130

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baldwyn RD over Horse Hunter Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Baldwyn RD over Horse Hunter Creek in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBaldwyn RD
CrossesHorse Hunter Creek
LocationSec 26 T16N R17E B
RouteCounty Highway 310
Coordinates33.20569, -88.53405
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
Trucks15%
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 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baldwyn RD over Horse Hunter Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baldwyn 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Baldwyn RD over Horse Hunter Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Baldwyn RD over Horse Hunter Creek?

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

Who owns Baldwyn RD over Horse Hunter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.