James Street over Burketts Creek
FairForrest County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 4N R13W · Structure no. SA1800000000133
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
James Street over Burketts Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying James Street over Burketts Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was James Street over Burketts Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is James Street over Burketts 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does James Street over Burketts Creek carry?
About 3,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is James Street over Burketts Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns James Street over Burketts Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.