US Bridges

Hurricane RD over Duncan Creek

PoorPosted for load

Pontotoc County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 9S R 1E B · Structure no. SA5800000000015

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hurricane RD over Duncan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hurricane RD over Duncan Creek in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2034. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHurricane RD
CrossesDuncan Creek
LocationSec 6 T 9S R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 526
Coordinates34.32786, -89.23492
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11.9 US tons
Inventory rating7.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2014)
Projected traffic150 by 2034
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$156,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hurricane RD over Duncan Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hurricane RD over Duncan Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Hurricane RD over Duncan Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Hurricane RD over Duncan Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Hurricane RD over Duncan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.