US Bridges

SR 9 over Hays Creek

Good

Webster County, Mississippi · 4.0 MI N SR 182 · Structure no. 310000907802120

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Hays Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 9 over Hays Creek in Webster County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSR 9
CrossesHays Creek
Location4.0 MI N SR 182
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates33.5982, -89.28024
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 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 traffic1,800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 9 over Hays Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 9 over Hays 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 9 over Hays Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Hays Creek?

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

Who owns SR 9 over Hays Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.