US Bridges

Katie Avenue over Branch of Burketts Creek

Good

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T 4N R13W · Structure no. SA1800000000143

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Katie Avenue over Branch of Burketts Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Katie Avenue 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,125 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKatie Avenue
CrossesBranch of Burketts Creek
LocationSec 15 T 4N R13W
RouteCity Street 8770
Coordinates31.3158, -89.28744
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2024)
Projected traffic1,125 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$127,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Katie Avenue over Branch of Burketts Creek built?

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

What condition is Katie Avenue over Branch of Burketts Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Katie Avenue over Branch of Burketts Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Katie Avenue over Branch of Burketts Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Katie Avenue over Branch of Burketts Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.