US Bridges

Old River Road over Reese Creek

Good

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 3N R12W B · Structure no. SA1800000000066

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
186 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old River Road over Reese Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old River Road over Reese Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2042. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld River Road
CrossesReese Creek
LocationSec 12 T 3N R12W B
RouteCounty Highway 223
Coordinates31.24498, -89.15302
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2022)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old River Road over Reese Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old River Road over Reese Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does Old River Road over Reese Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old River Road over Reese Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old River Road over Reese Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.