US Bridges

Dan Holmes Road over Magees Creek

Fair

Walthall County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 4N R11E B · Structure no. SA7400000000111

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
126 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dan Holmes Road over Magees Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Dan Holmes Road over Magees Creek in Walthall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2046. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDan Holmes Road
CrossesMagees Creek
LocationSec 23 T 4N R11E B
RouteCounty Highway 1170
CountyWalthall County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.29307, -90.0733
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 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 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$77,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dan Holmes Road over Magees Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dan Holmes Road over Magees 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Dan Holmes Road over Magees Creek carry?

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

How long is Dan Holmes Road over Magees Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Dan Holmes Road over Magees Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.