US Bridges

Central Street over Hopson Bayou

Good

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T25N R 2W · Structure no. SA680000000A100

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Street over Hopson Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Central Street over Hopson Bayou in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2038. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCentral Street
CrossesHopson Bayou
LocationSec 30 T25N R 2W
RouteCity Street 322
Coordinates34.01138, -90.44216
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2015)
Projected traffic60 by 2038
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Street over Hopson Bayou built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central 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 Central Street over Hopson Bayou carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Central Street over Hopson Bayou?

The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Central Street over Hopson Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.