US Bridges

Otho Sellers Road over Sand Hill Creek

Good

Perry County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 4N R 9W B · Structure no. SA560000000A082

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Otho Sellers Road over Sand Hill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Otho Sellers Road over Sand Hill Creek in Perry County, Mississippi. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2045. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOtho Sellers Road
CrossesSand Hill Creek
LocationSec 1 T 4N R 9W B
RouteCounty Highway 44
Coordinates31.3372, -88.84515
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2023)
Projected traffic350 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Otho Sellers Road over Sand Hill Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Otho Sellers Road over Sand Hill 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Otho Sellers Road over Sand Hill Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Otho Sellers Road over Sand Hill Creek?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Otho Sellers Road over Sand Hill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.