Red Creek Road over Branch Off Red Creek
PoorForrest County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 1S R13W B · Structure no. SA1800000000029
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Red Creek Road over Branch Off Red Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Red Creek Road over Branch Off Red Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Red Creek Road over Branch Off Red Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Red Creek Road over Branch Off Red Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Red Creek Road over Branch Off Red Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Red Creek Road over Branch Off Red Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Red Creek Road over Branch Off Red Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.