US Bridges

Liberty Road over Hobolochitto Creek

Good

Pearl River County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T 5S R17W · Structure no. SA5500000000133

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
640 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Road over Hobolochitto Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Liberty Road over Hobolochitto Creek in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2046. The structure is 640 ft (195.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLiberty Road
CrossesHobolochitto Creek
LocationSec 27 T 5S R17W
RouteCounty Highway 228
Coordinates30.58992, -89.69708
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 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 rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length640 ft (195.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic375 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 Liberty Road over Hobolochitto Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liberty 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 Liberty Road over Hobolochitto Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Liberty Road over Hobolochitto Creek?

The structure is 640 ft (195.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty Road over Hobolochitto Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.