US Bridges

Mcleod Street over Gordons Creek

PoorPosted for load

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 4N R13W · Structure no. SA1800000000122

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,900
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcleod Street over Gordons Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Mcleod Street 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMcleod Street
CrossesGordons Creek
LocationSec 10 T 4N R13W
RouteCity Street 8778
Coordinates31.32653, -89.2944
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating2.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2023)
Projected traffic3,700 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Mcleod Street over Gordons Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcleod Street over Gordons Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Mcleod Street over Gordons Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mcleod Street over Gordons Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mcleod Street over Gordons Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.