US Bridges

Old Holmesville RD over Branch of Magee Creek

Fair

Walthall County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T 3N R11E B · Structure no. SA7400000000076

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Holmesville RD over Branch of Magee Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Old Holmesville RD over Branch of Magee Creek in Walthall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Holmesville RD
CrossesBranch of Magee Creek
LocationSec 19 T 3N R11E B
RouteCounty Highway 38
Coordinates31.20972, -90.12528
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic180 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$100,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Holmesville RD over Branch of Magee Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Holmesville RD over Branch of Magee 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Old Holmesville RD over Branch of Magee Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Holmesville RD over Branch of Magee Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Old Holmesville RD over Branch of Magee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.