US Bridges

S. Palestine RD over Turkey Creek

Good

Adams County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 5N R 1W B · Structure no. SA0100000000002

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Palestine RD over Turkey Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying S. Palestine RD over Turkey Creek in Adams County, Mississippi. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesS. Palestine RD
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationSec 9 T 5N R 1W B
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates31.434, -91.23017
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$314,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. Palestine RD over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Palestine RD over Turkey 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S. Palestine RD over Turkey Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is S. Palestine RD over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S. Palestine RD over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.