James Street over Myers Creek
FairForrest County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 3N R12W B · Structure no. SA1800000000065
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 760
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
James Street over Myers Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying James Street over Myers Creek in Forrest 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,140 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was James Street over Myers Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is James Street 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 James Street over Myers Creek carry?
About 760 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is James Street over Myers Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns James Street over Myers Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.