US Bridges

Mamie Street over Gordons Creek

FairPosted for load

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 4N R13W · Structure no. SA1800000000111

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mamie Street over Gordons Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mamie Street over Gordons Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,730 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMamie Street
CrossesGordons Creek
LocationSec 8 T 4N R13W
RouteCity Street 8764
Coordinates31.31953, -89.31671
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2025)
Projected traffic2,730 by 2045
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 Mamie Street over Gordons Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mamie Street over Gordons 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mamie Street over Gordons Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mamie Street over Gordons Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Mamie Street over Gordons Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.