US Bridges

Hamilton Street over Small Creek

Good

Pike County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 3N R 7E · Structure no. SA570000000A182

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamilton Street over Small Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Hamilton Street over Small Creek in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 183 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHamilton Street
CrossesSmall Creek
LocationSec 23 T 3N R 7E
RouteCity Street 810
Coordinates31.21839, -90.46561
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2021)
Projected traffic183 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$452,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hamilton Street over Small Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hamilton Street over Small 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Hamilton Street over Small Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Hamilton Street over Small Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hamilton Street over Small Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.