US Bridges

South 28th Avenue over Gordons Creek

Good

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 4N R13W · Structure no. SA1800000000152

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South 28th Avenue over Gordons Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying South 28th Avenue over Gordons Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,800 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth 28th Avenue
CrossesGordons Creek
LocationSec 18 T 4N R13W
RouteCity Street 8751
Coordinates31.30426, -89.33118
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.3 US tons
Inventory rating59.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2024)
Projected traffic10,800 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South 28th Avenue over Gordons Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is South 28th Avenue over Gordons 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 South 28th Avenue over Gordons Creek carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is South 28th Avenue over Gordons Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns South 28th Avenue over Gordons Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.