US Bridges

Lang Mill Road over Hontokalo Creek

Good

Scott County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 7N R 9E · Structure no. SA6200000000092

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lang Mill Road over Hontokalo Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Lang Mill Road over Hontokalo Creek in Scott County, Mississippi. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLang Mill Road
CrossesHontokalo Creek
LocationSec 9 T 7N R 9E
RouteCounty Highway 31
Coordinates32.46731, -89.38672
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2017)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
Trucks—
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$500,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lang Mill Road over Hontokalo Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lang Mill Road 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Lang Mill Road over Hontokalo Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Lang Mill Road over Hontokalo Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lang Mill Road over Hontokalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.