US Bridges

School Drive over Hollis Creek

Good

Oktibbeha County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T18N R14E · Structure no. SA530000000A074

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

School Drive over Hollis Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying School Drive over Hollis Creek in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSchool Drive
CrossesHollis Creek
LocationSec 3 T18N R14E
RouteCity Street 3098
Coordinates33.44956, -88.81936
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2021)
Projected traffic750 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$499,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was School Drive over Hollis Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is School Drive 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does School Drive over Hollis Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is School Drive over Hollis Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns School Drive over Hollis Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.