US Bridges

Hinze Ch-Roy Leach over Dry Creek

Good

Winston County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T13N R10E · Structure no. SA8000000000002

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hinze Ch-Roy Leach over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hinze Ch-Roy Leach over Dry Creek in Winston County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesHinze Ch-Roy Leach
CrossesDry Creek
LocationSec 4 T13N R10E
RouteCounty Highway 20
Coordinates33.01596, -89.27514
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.7 US tons
Inventory rating59.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Hinze Ch-Roy Leach over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hinze Ch-Roy Leach over Dry 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 Hinze Ch-Roy Leach over Dry Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Hinze Ch-Roy Leach over Dry Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Hinze Ch-Roy Leach over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.