US Bridges

Hopson Street over Hopson Bayou

Good

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T25N R 2W · Structure no. SA6800000000092

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopson Street over Hopson Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Hopson Street over Hopson Bayou in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2038. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHopson Street
CrossesHopson Bayou
LocationSec 19 T25N R 2W
RouteCounty Highway 36
Coordinates34.01587, -90.43321
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic750 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$347,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hopson Street over Hopson Bayou built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hopson Street over Hopson Bayou 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Hopson Street over Hopson Bayou carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hopson Street over Hopson Bayou?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hopson Street over Hopson Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.