US Bridges

Anchor Lake Road over Hobolochitto Creek

Good

Pearl River County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 5S R16W B · Structure no. SA5500000000115

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anchor Lake Road over Hobolochitto Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Anchor Lake Road over Hobolochitto Creek in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2046. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesAnchor Lake Road
CrossesHobolochitto Creek
LocationSec 10 T 5S R16W B
RouteCounty Highway 120
Coordinates30.61964, -89.58669
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2024)
Projected traffic800 by 2046
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Anchor Lake Road over Hobolochitto Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Anchor Lake Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does Anchor Lake Road over Hobolochitto Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Anchor Lake Road over Hobolochitto Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Anchor Lake Road over Hobolochitto Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.