Temple Road over Reese Creek
FairPosted for loadForrest County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 4N R12W · Structure no. SA1800000000085
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Temple Road over Reese Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Temple Road over Reese Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Temple Road over Reese Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Temple Road over Reese 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Temple Road over Reese Creek carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Temple Road over Reese Creek?
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 Temple Road over Reese Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.