Walnut Street over Gordons Creek
FairForrest County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 4N R13W · Structure no. SA1800000000126
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walnut Street over Gordons Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Walnut Street over Gordons Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,125 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 49 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walnut Street over Gordons Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walnut 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 Walnut Street over Gordons Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Walnut Street over Gordons Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Walnut Street over Gordons Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.