Ralston Road over Myers Creek
FairForrest County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 3N R13W · Structure no. SA1800000000079
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ralston Road over Myers Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ralston Road over Myers Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Ralston Road over Myers Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ralston 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 Ralston Road over Myers Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ralston Road over Myers Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ralston Road over Myers Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.