US Bridges

Hollybush Road over Ut Clark Creek

Fair

Rankin County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 7N R 4E B · Structure no. SA6100000000221

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollybush Road over Ut Clark Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Hollybush Road over Ut Clark Creek in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHollybush Road
CrossesUt Clark Creek
LocationSec 31 T 7N R 4E B
RouteCounty Highway 6952
CountyRankin County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.39837, -89.92908
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic1,950 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$240,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hollybush Road over Ut Clark Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hollybush Road over Ut Clark Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Hollybush Road over Ut Clark Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hollybush Road over Ut Clark Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Hollybush Road over Ut Clark Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.