US Bridges

W.Union Road over Hobolochitto Ck

Good

Pearl River County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 5S R16W B · Structure no. SA5500000000125

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W.Union Road over Hobolochitto Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W.Union Road over Hobolochitto Ck in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,025 by 2046. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesW.Union Road
CrossesHobolochitto Ck
LocationSec 34 T 5S R16W B
RouteCounty Highway 136
Coordinates30.57433, -89.59472
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 15
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2024)
Projected traffic2,025 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 W.Union Road over Hobolochitto Ck built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is W.Union Road over Hobolochitto Ck 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 W.Union Road over Hobolochitto Ck carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is W.Union Road over Hobolochitto Ck?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns W.Union Road over Hobolochitto Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.