US Bridges

Green Street over Gordons Creek

FairPosted for load

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 4N R13W · Structure no. SA1800000000118

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Street over Gordons Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Green Street over Gordons Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGreen Street
CrossesGordons Creek
LocationSec 9 T 4N R13W
RouteCity Street 7207
Coordinates31.32916, -89.29715
Functional classUrban Collector

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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating29.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,320 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$109,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Green Street over Gordons Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green 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 2022.

How much traffic does Green Street over Gordons Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Green Street over Gordons Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Green Street over Gordons Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.