Hopewell Road over Limestone Creek
FairSimpson County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 2N R 2E B · Structure no. SA6400000000061
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 106 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hopewell Road over Limestone Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Hopewell Road over Limestone Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hopewell Road over Limestone Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hopewell Road over Limestone 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Hopewell Road over Limestone Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Hopewell Road over Limestone Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Hopewell Road over Limestone Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.