US Bridges

Old Port Gibson RD over Gees Creek

FairPosted for load

Claiborne County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T13N R 4E B · Structure no. SA1100000000076

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
100 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Port Gibson RD over Gees Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Port Gibson RD over Gees Creek in Claiborne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Port Gibson RD
CrossesGees Creek
LocationSec 25 T13N R 4E B
RouteCounty Highway 406
CountyClaiborne County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.1116, -90.77885
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.8 US tons
Inventory rating9.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans100
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2024)
Projected traffic285 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$269,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Port Gibson RD over Gees Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Port Gibson RD over Gees 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 2023.

How much traffic does Old Port Gibson RD over Gees Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Port Gibson RD over Gees Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Old Port Gibson RD over Gees Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.