US Bridges

Kingston RD over Town Creek

Good

Adams County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 5N R 2W B · Structure no. SA0100000000014

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kingston RD over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kingston RD over Town Creek in Adams County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2044. The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesKingston RD
CrossesTown Creek
LocationSec 11 T 5N R 2W B
RouteCounty Highway 155
Coordinates31.41039, -91.28543
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (49.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic750 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Kingston RD over Town Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kingston RD over Town 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 Kingston RD over Town Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kingston RD over Town Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Kingston RD over Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.