US Bridges

King Road over Days Creek

FairPosted for load

Amite County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 3N R 3E · Structure no. SA0300000000097

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
171 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

King Road over Days Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying King Road over Days Creek in Amite County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKing Road
CrossesDays Creek
LocationSec 3 T 3N R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 57
Coordinates31.24841, -90.88835
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating15.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks2%
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$996,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was King Road over Days Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is King Road over Days 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does King Road over Days Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is King Road over Days Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns King Road over Days Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.