US Bridges

Strong Road over Hayes Creek

Good

Scott County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 8N R 8E · Structure no. SA6200000000125

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Strong Road over Hayes Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Strong Road over Hayes Creek in Scott County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesStrong Road
CrossesHayes Creek
LocationSec 8 T 8N R 8E
RouteCounty Highway 72
Coordinates32.55549, -89.50097
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 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 traffic40 (2017)
Projected traffic65 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$470,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Strong Road over Hayes Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Strong Road over Hayes 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 2024.

How much traffic does Strong Road over Hayes Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Strong Road over Hayes Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Strong Road over Hayes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.