US Bridges

Hillsdale Road over Will Creek

Fair

Pearl River County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 1S R15W B · Structure no. SA5500000000015

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
152 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillsdale Road over Will Creek is a concrete slab carrying Hillsdale Road over Will Creek in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2045. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesHillsdale Road
CrossesWill Creek
LocationSec 28 T 1S R15W B
RouteCounty Highway 106
Coordinates30.92734, -89.49515
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Hillsdale Road over Will Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillsdale Road over Will Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Hillsdale Road over Will Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hillsdale Road over Will Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hillsdale Road over Will Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.