US Bridges

Fdr 309 over Hickory Flat Creek

Good

Perry County, Mississippi · SEC36 T1N R10W · Structure no. 080702000014020

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 309 over Hickory Flat Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Fdr 309 over Hickory Flat Creek in Perry County, Mississippi. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesFdr 309
CrossesHickory Flat Creek
LocationSEC36 T1N R10W
RouteFederal Lands Road 309.1
Coordinates31.00819, -88.95465
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 309 over Hickory Flat Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 309 over Hickory Flat 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr 309 over Hickory Flat Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Fdr 309 over Hickory Flat Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 309 over Hickory Flat Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.