US Bridges

South 28th Avenue over Branch of Gordons Creek

Good

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T 4N R13W · Structure no. SA1800000000156

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South 28th Avenue over Branch of Gordons Creek is a concrete culvert carrying South 28th Avenue over Branch of Gordons Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouth 28th Avenue
CrossesBranch of Gordons Creek
LocationSec 19 T 4N R13W
RouteCity Street 8791
Coordinates31.29647, -89.33116
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2024)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Branch of Gordons Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

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

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is South 28th Avenue over Branch of Gordons Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns South 28th Avenue over Branch of Gordons Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.