River Avenue over Gordons Creek
FairForrest County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 4N R13W · Structure no. SA1800000000121
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Avenue over Gordons Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying River Avenue over Gordons Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,500 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 River Avenue over Gordons Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is River 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does River Avenue over Gordons Creek carry?
About 7,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is River Avenue over Gordons Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns River Avenue over Gordons Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.