US Bridges

Academy Road over Hollis Creek

Good

Oktibbeha County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T18N R14E · Structure no. SA5300000000076

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Academy Road over Hollis Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Academy Road over Hollis Creek in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAcademy Road
CrossesHollis Creek
LocationSec 10 T18N R14E
RouteCounty Highway 265
Coordinates33.44083, -88.82028
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2012)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$37,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Academy Road over Hollis Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Academy Road over Hollis 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Academy Road over Hollis Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Academy Road over Hollis Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Academy Road over Hollis Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.