US Bridges

Jason Patrick Road over Hickahala Creek Branch

Fair

Tate County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 5S R 5W · Structure no. SA6900000000039

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jason Patrick Road over Hickahala Creek Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jason Patrick Road over Hickahala Creek Branch in Tate County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesJason Patrick Road
CrossesHickahala Creek Branch
LocationSec 2 T 5S R 5W
RouteCounty Highway 116
CountyTate County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.67842, -89.70446
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic105 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jason Patrick Road over Hickahala Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jason Patrick Road over Hickahala Creek Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Jason Patrick Road over Hickahala Creek Branch carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Jason Patrick Road over Hickahala Creek Branch?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jason Patrick Road over Hickahala Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.