US Bridges

Mamie Street over Branch of Gordons Creek

Fair

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 4N R13W · Structure no. SA1800000000112

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mamie Street over Branch of Gordons Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mamie Street over Branch of Gordons Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMamie Street
CrossesBranch of Gordons Creek
LocationSec 8 T 4N R13W
RouteCity Street 8764
Coordinates31.31952, -89.31882
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic2,100 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 Mamie Street over Branch of Gordons Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mamie Street over Branch of 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 2022.

How much traffic does Mamie Street over Branch of Gordons Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mamie Street over Branch of Gordons Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mamie Street over Branch of Gordons Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.