Hardy Street over Gordons Creek
FairForrest County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 4N R13W · Structure no. SA1800000000114
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hardy Street over Gordons Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hardy Street over Gordons Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 99 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,289 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hardy Street over Gordons Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is Hardy 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Hardy Street over Gordons Creek carry?
About 13,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Hardy Street over Gordons Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Hardy Street over Gordons Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.