Handly Road over Deer Creek
PoorClosed to trafficWashington County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T16N R 7W · Structure no. SA7600000000130
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 171 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Handly Road over Deer Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Handly Road over Deer Creek in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Handly Road over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Handly Road over Deer Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Handly Road over Deer Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Handly Road over Deer Creek?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Handly Road over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.