US Bridges

Red Creek Road over Red Creek Branch

Fair

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 1S R13W B · Structure no. SA1800000000030

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
252
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Creek Road over Red Creek Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Red Creek Road over Red Creek Branch 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 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 252 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 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).

CarriesRed Creek Road
CrossesRed Creek Branch
LocationSec 34 T 1S R13W B
RouteCounty Highway 1255
Coordinates30.91607, -89.28929
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic252 (2024)
Projected traffic379 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$127,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Creek Road over Red Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Creek Road over Red Creek Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Red Creek Road over Red Creek Branch carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Red Creek Road over Red Creek Branch?

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 Red Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.