US Bridges

George Ford Road over Hobolochitto Creek

Good

Pearl River County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 5S R17W B · Structure no. SA5500000000128

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
900 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

George Ford Road over Hobolochitto Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying George Ford Road over Hobolochitto Creek in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2046. The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesGeorge Ford Road
CrossesHobolochitto Creek
LocationSec 10 T 5S R17W B
RouteCounty Highway 204
Coordinates30.62783, -89.68681
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadHS 20
Structure length900 ft (274.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic225 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 George Ford Road over Hobolochitto Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is George Ford 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 George Ford Road over Hobolochitto Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is George Ford Road over Hobolochitto Creek?

The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns George Ford Road over Hobolochitto Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.