US Bridges

Hickory Grove RD over Bch of Sand Creek

Good

Oktibbeha County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T19N R15E · Structure no. SA530000000A151

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory Grove RD over Bch of Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hickory Grove RD over Bch of Sand Creek in Oktibbeha 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, projected to reach 150 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesHickory Grove RD
CrossesBch of Sand Creek
LocationSec 27 T19N R15E
RouteCounty Highway 24
Coordinates33.48785, -88.70662
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2012)
Projected traffic150 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hickory Grove RD over Bch of Sand Creek built?

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

What condition is Hickory Grove RD over Bch of Sand 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 Hickory Grove RD over Bch of Sand Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Hickory Grove RD over Bch of Sand Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Hickory Grove RD over Bch of Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.