Barkley Road over Gillis Creek
GoodForrest County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T 4N R13W · Structure no. SA1800000000165
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 640
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Barkley Road over Gillis Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Barkley Road over Gillis Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Barkley Road over Gillis Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Barkley Road over Gillis 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Barkley Road over Gillis Creek carry?
About 640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Barkley Road over Gillis Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Barkley Road over Gillis Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.