US Bridges

US 80 over Hontokalo Creek

Good

Scott County, Mississippi · 3.4 MI E SR 35 · Structure no. 210008006209220

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Hontokalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 80 over Hontokalo Creek in Scott County, Mississippi. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,100 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesHontokalo Creek
Location3.4 MI E SR 35
RouteU.S. Route 80
Coordinates32.3597, -89.4217
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2023)
Projected traffic6,100 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$425 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Hontokalo Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 over Hontokalo 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 80 over Hontokalo Creek carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Hontokalo Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 80 over Hontokalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.