US Bridges

Ronie Street over Gordons Creek

Fair

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 4N R13W · Structure no. SA1800000000124

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
530
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ronie Street over Gordons Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ronie Street over Gordons Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 795 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRonie Street
CrossesGordons Creek
LocationSec 10 T 4N R13W
RouteCity Street 8788
Coordinates31.32443, -89.29161
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2024)
Projected traffic795 by 2044
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$156,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ronie Street over Gordons Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ronie 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 Ronie Street over Gordons Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ronie Street over Gordons Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ronie Street over Gordons Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.