US Bridges

Bilbo Road over Hurricane Creek

Good

Scott County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 8N R 5E · Structure no. SA6200000000102

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bilbo Road over Hurricane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bilbo Road over Hurricane Creek in Scott County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBilbo Road
CrossesHurricane Creek
LocationSec 36 T 8N R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 248
Coordinates32.48994, -89.73117
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2021)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$325,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bilbo Road over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bilbo 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bilbo Road over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Bilbo Road over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Bilbo Road over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.