Morton Street over Branch of Burketts Creek
FairForrest County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T 4N R13W · Structure no. SA1800000000138
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Morton Street over Branch of Burketts Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Morton Street over Branch of Burketts Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Morton Street over Branch of Burketts Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Morton Street over Branch of 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Morton Street over Branch of Burketts Creek carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Morton Street over Branch of Burketts Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Morton Street over Branch of Burketts Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.