US Bridges

Hintonville Road over Gaines Creek

Good

Perry County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 3N R 9W B · Structure no. SA5600000000050

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hintonville Road over Gaines Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hintonville Road over Gaines Creek in Perry County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2046. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesHintonville Road
CrossesGaines Creek
LocationSec 2 T 3N R 9W B
RouteCounty Highway 163
Coordinates31.25224, -88.86475
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic390 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Hintonville Road over Gaines Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hintonville Road over Gaines 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 Hintonville Road over Gaines Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hintonville Road over Gaines Creek?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hintonville Road over Gaines Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.