US Bridges

Upper Kingston RD over Second Creek

FairPosted for load

Adams County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 6N R 2W B · Structure no. SA0100000000036

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
157 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Kingston RD over Second Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Upper Kingston RD over Second Creek in Adams County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 2044. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUpper Kingston RD
CrossesSecond Creek
LocationSec 30 T 6N R 2W B
RouteCounty Highway 280
Coordinates31.49518, -91.28619
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length157 ft (47.9 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 traffic220 (2024)
Projected traffic330 by 2044
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$358,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Upper Kingston RD over Second Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Kingston RD over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Upper Kingston RD over Second Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Upper Kingston RD over Second Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Kingston RD over Second Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.