George Street over Matthews Branch
PoorClosed to trafficForrest County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 4N R13W · Structure no. SA1800000000107
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
George Street over Matthews Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying George Street over Matthews Branch in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was George Street over Matthews Branch built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is George Street over Matthews Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does George Street over Matthews Branch carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is George Street over Matthews Branch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns George Street over Matthews Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.