US Bridges

Kingston RD over Second Creek

FairPosted for load

Adams County, Mississippi · Sec 37 T 6N R 2W · Structure no. SA0100000000038

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
300 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,630
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kingston RD over Second Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kingston RD over Second 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 1,630 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,445 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesKingston RD
CrossesSecond Creek
LocationSec 37 T 6N R 2W
RouteCounty Highway 155
Coordinates31.4676, -91.34286
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,630 (2023)
Projected traffic2,445 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kingston RD over Second Creek built?

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

What condition is 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Kingston RD over Second Creek carry?

About 1,630 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Kingston RD over Second Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Kingston RD over Second Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.