Airways Blvd over Rocky Creek
FairDeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 1S R 8W · Structure no. SA1700000000010
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Airways Blvd over Rocky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Airways Blvd over Rocky Creek in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,000 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Airways Blvd over Rocky Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Airways Blvd over Rocky 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Airways Blvd over Rocky Creek carry?
About 40,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Airways Blvd over Rocky Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).
Who owns Airways Blvd over Rocky Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.