US Bridges

Oakhill and Fords over Hobolochitto Creek

Good

Pearl River County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 2S R16W B · Structure no. SA5500000000029

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakhill and Fords over Hobolochitto Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oakhill and Fords over Hobolochitto Creek in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2045. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesOakhill and Fords
CrossesHobolochitto Creek
LocationSec 7 T 2S R16W B
RouteCounty Highway 1123
Coordinates30.89317, -89.63212
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2023)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Oakhill and Fords over Hobolochitto Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakhill and Fords over Hobolochitto 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Oakhill and Fords over Hobolochitto Creek carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Oakhill and Fords over Hobolochitto Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Oakhill and Fords over Hobolochitto Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.