US Bridges

South 28th Avenue over Branch of Gordons Creek

Good

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 4N R13W · Structure no. SA1800000000105

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South 28th Avenue over Branch of Gordons Creek is a concrete culvert carrying South 28th Avenue over Branch of Gordons Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,800 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth 28th Avenue
CrossesBranch of Gordons Creek
LocationSec 8 T 4N R13W
RouteCity Street 8751
Coordinates31.31762, -89.33128
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2022)
Projected traffic10,800 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 South 28th Avenue over Branch of Gordons Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is South 28th Avenue over Branch of Gordons 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 South 28th Avenue over Branch of Gordons Creek carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is South 28th Avenue over Branch of Gordons Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns South 28th Avenue over Branch of Gordons Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.