US Bridges

Halls Ferry Road over Durden Creek

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T15N R 3E · Structure no. SA7500000000021

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,321
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halls Ferry Road over Durden Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Halls Ferry Road over Durden Creek in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,321 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,482 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHalls Ferry Road
CrossesDurden Creek
LocationSec 13 T15N R 3E
RouteCity Street 9654
CountyWarren County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.29556, -90.87106
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,321 (2021)
Projected traffic15,482 by 2043
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$337,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Halls Ferry Road over Durden Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Halls Ferry Road over Durden 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 2023.

How much traffic does Halls Ferry Road over Durden Creek carry?

About 10,321 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Halls Ferry Road over Durden Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Halls Ferry Road over Durden Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.