US Bridges

North Gate Road over Myers Creek

Fair

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 3N R12W B · Structure no. SA1800000000064

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Gate Road over Myers Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying North Gate Road over Myers Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNorth Gate Road
CrossesMyers Creek
LocationSec 6 T 3N R12W B
RouteCity Street 162
Coordinates31.2446, -89.24177
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionDecember 2022
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Gate Road over Myers Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Gate Road over Myers 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does North Gate Road over Myers Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is North Gate Road over Myers Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns North Gate Road over Myers Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.