US Bridges

3rd Street over Phillips Creek

FairPosted for load

Alcorn County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 2S R 8E · Structure no. SA0200000000084

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
100 main spans
Daily traffic
7,499
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd Street over Phillips Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 3rd Street over Phillips Creek in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 7,499 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,235 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries3rd Street
CrossesPhillips Creek
LocationSec 6 T 2S R 8E
RouteCity Street 597
Coordinates34.94194, -88.49917
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans100
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,499 (2023)
Projected traffic11,235 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3rd Street over Phillips Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd Street over Phillips 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 3rd Street over Phillips Creek carry?

About 7,499 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 3rd Street over Phillips Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd Street over Phillips Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.