Main Street over Gordons Creek
FairForrest County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 4N R13W · Structure no. SA1800000000119
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Gordons Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Main Street over Gordons Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,950 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 46 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main Street over Gordons Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Main Street over Gordons Creek carry?
About 5,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Gordons Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Gordons Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.