US Bridges

Ringold Road over Hurricane Creek

Good

Scott County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 7N R 9E B · Structure no. SA6200000000093

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ringold Road over Hurricane Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ringold Road over Hurricane Creek in Scott 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,850 by 2044. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRingold Road
CrossesHurricane Creek
LocationSec 21 T 7N R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 482
Coordinates32.43936, -89.38377
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 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 width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2017)
Projected traffic1,850 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Ringold Road over Hurricane Creek built?

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

What condition is Ringold Road over Hurricane 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 Ringold Road over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ringold Road over Hurricane Creek?

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

Who owns Ringold Road over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.