US Bridges

Holden Road over Hobolochitto Creek

Fair

Pearl River County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T 2S R17W B · Structure no. SA5500000000045

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
400 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holden Road over Hobolochitto Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Holden Road over Hobolochitto Creek in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2039. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesHolden Road
CrossesHobolochitto Creek
LocationSec 26 T 2S R17W B
RouteCounty Highway 125
Coordinates30.83874, -89.66937
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating19.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2019)
Projected traffic195 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$465,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holden Road over Hobolochitto Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holden Road over Hobolochitto 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Holden Road over Hobolochitto Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Holden Road over Hobolochitto Creek?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Holden Road over Hobolochitto Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.