US Bridges

US 11 over Hickory Creek

Good

Pearl River County, Mississippi · 4.0 MI N SR 26 · Structure no. 210001105504000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 over Hickory Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 11 over Hickory Creek in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS 11
CrossesHickory Creek
Location4.0 MI N SR 26
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates30.89566, -89.53248
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 11 over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 11 over Hickory 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 11 over Hickory Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 11 over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 11 over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.