US Bridges

Country Park Drive over Reese Creek

Fair

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 4N R12W · Structure no. SA1800000000086

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Country Park Drive over Reese Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Country Park Drive over Reese Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCountry Park Drive
CrossesReese Creek
LocationSec 2 T 4N R12W
RouteCity Street 360
Coordinates31.33815, -89.17221
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2024)
Projected traffic158 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$115,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Country Park Drive over Reese Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Country Park Drive 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 Country Park Drive over Reese Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Country Park Drive over Reese Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Country Park Drive over Reese Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.