US Bridges

Upper Kingston RD over Br of Second Creek

FairPosted for load

Adams County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 6N R 2W B · Structure no. SA0100000000034

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Kingston RD over Br of Second Creek is a concrete other carrying Upper Kingston RD over Br of Second Creek in Adams County, Mississippi. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUpper Kingston RD
CrossesBr of Second Creek
LocationSec 21 T 6N R 2W B
RouteCounty Highway 280
Coordinates31.49682, -91.28593
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13.9 US tons
Inventory rating8.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2023)
Projected traffic330 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$127,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Upper Kingston RD over Br of Second Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Kingston RD over Br of Second 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 Upper Kingston RD over Br of Second Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Upper Kingston RD over Br of Second Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Kingston RD over Br of Second Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.