US Bridges

Patterson Road over Gardner Creek

FairPosted for load

Amite County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 2N R 5E B · Structure no. SA0300000000073

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patterson Road over Gardner Creek is a steel other carrying Patterson Road over Gardner Creek in Amite County, Mississippi. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2039. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPatterson Road
CrossesGardner Creek
LocationSec 5 T 2N R 5E B
RouteCounty Highway 79
CountyAmite County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.17344, -90.72014
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11.9 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2019)
Projected traffic112 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Patterson Road over Gardner Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patterson Road over Gardner 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 2024.

How much traffic does Patterson Road over Gardner Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Patterson Road over Gardner Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Patterson Road over Gardner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.