US Bridges

Hearn Road over Local Creek

Fair

Warren County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T18N R 5E · Structure no. SA7500000000101

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
174 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hearn Road over Local Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Hearn Road over Local Creek in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHearn Road
CrossesLocal Creek
LocationSec 28 T18N R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyWarren County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.51086, -90.71325
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hearn Road over Local Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hearn Road over Local 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Hearn Road over Local Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hearn Road over Local Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hearn Road over Local Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.