US Bridges

CO RD 127 over Gordon Creek

Fair

Clarke County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 2N R14E · Structure no. SA1200000000036

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 127 over Gordon Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 127 over Gordon Creek in Clarke County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCO RD 127
CrossesGordon Creek
LocationSec 12 T 2N R14E
RouteCounty Highway 139
Coordinates32.03606, -88.81
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$256,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 127 over Gordon Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 127 over Gordon 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 CO RD 127 over Gordon Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is CO RD 127 over Gordon Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 127 over Gordon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.