Edwards Street over Burketts Creek
FairForrest County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 4N R13W B · Structure no. SA1800000000161
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Edwards Street over Burketts Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Edwards Street over Burketts Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,900 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Edwards Street over Burketts Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Edwards Street over 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Edwards Street over Burketts Creek carry?
About 4,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Edwards Street over Burketts Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Edwards Street over Burketts Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.