US Bridges

Park Avenue over Gordons Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 4N R13W · Structure no. SA1800000000113

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Avenue over Gordons Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Avenue over Gordons Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Avenue
CrossesGordons Creek
LocationSec 8 T 4N R13W
RouteCity Street 818
CountyForrest County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.32269, -89.31692
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$208,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Avenue over Gordons Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Avenue 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Park Avenue over Gordons Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Park Avenue over Gordons Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Park Avenue over Gordons Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.