US Bridges

Milton Barnes Ave over Branch of Burketts Creek

Fair

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T 4N R13W · Structure no. SA1800000000139

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Milton Barnes Ave over Branch of Burketts Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Milton Barnes Ave 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 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMilton Barnes Ave
CrossesBranch of Burketts Creek
LocationSec 15 T 4N R13W
RouteCity Street 3000
CountyForrest County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.31384, -89.28309
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2024)
Projected traffic2 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$118,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Milton Barnes Ave over Branch of Burketts Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Milton Barnes Ave 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 Milton Barnes Ave over Branch of Burketts Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Milton Barnes Ave over Branch of Burketts Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns Milton Barnes Ave over Branch of Burketts Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.