US Bridges

New Good Hope Road over Caney Creek

Fair

Scott County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 5N R 7E B · Structure no. SA6200000000022

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Good Hope Road over Caney Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying New Good Hope Road over Caney Creek in Scott County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Good Hope Road
CrossesCaney Creek
LocationSec 33 T 5N R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 130
CountyScott County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.22871, -89.58379
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2023)
Projected traffic180 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$530,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Good Hope Road over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Good Hope Road over Caney 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does New Good Hope Road over Caney Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is New Good Hope Road over Caney Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns New Good Hope Road over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.