US Bridges

W Front ST over Gordons Creek

Fair

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 4N R13W · Structure no. SA1800000000130

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Front ST over Gordons Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W Front ST over Gordons Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,300 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Front ST
CrossesGordons Creek
LocationSec 10 T 4N R13W
RouteCity Street 6098
Coordinates31.32474, -89.29214
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2023)
Projected traffic6,300 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Front ST over Gordons Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Front ST 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does W Front ST over Gordons Creek carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is W Front ST over Gordons Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns W Front ST over Gordons Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.