US Bridges

Hopewell Road over Branch of Horse Creek

Good

Noxubee County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T16N R17E · Structure no. SA520000000A160

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopewell Road over Branch of Horse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hopewell Road over Branch of Horse Creek in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHopewell Road
CrossesBranch of Horse Creek
LocationSec 33 T16N R17E
RouteCounty Highway 310
Coordinates33.19079, -88.56038
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks10%
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$550,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hopewell Road over Branch of Horse Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hopewell Road over Branch of Horse 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hopewell Road over Branch of Horse Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hopewell Road over Branch of Horse Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Hopewell Road over Branch of Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.