US Bridges

Hope Road over Branch of Mcgee Creek

Good

Walthall County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 4N R10E · Structure no. SA7400000000142

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hope Road over Branch of Mcgee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hope Road over Branch of Mcgee Creek in Walthall County, Mississippi. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHope Road
CrossesBranch of Mcgee Creek
LocationSec 24 T 4N R10E
RouteCounty Highway 132
Coordinates31.30148, -90.14619
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2045
Trucks8%
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

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 Hope Road over Branch of Mcgee Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hope Road over Branch of Mcgee Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Hope Road over Branch of Mcgee Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hope Road over Branch of Mcgee Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Hope Road over Branch of Mcgee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.