US Bridges

Kingston RD over Martin Creek

FairPosted for load

Adams County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T 5N R 2W B · Structure no. SA0100000000018

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kingston RD over Martin Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Kingston RD over Martin Creek in Adams County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesKingston RD
CrossesMartin Creek
LocationSec 25 T 5N R 2W B
RouteCounty Highway 155
Coordinates31.39001, -91.26305
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2023)
Projected traffic420 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$156,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kingston RD over Martin Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kingston RD over Martin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Kingston RD over Martin Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Kingston RD over Martin Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Kingston RD over Martin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.