Sullivan Drive over Priests Creek
PoorPosted for loadForrest County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 4N R13W · Structure no. SA1800000000172
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 88 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 505
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sullivan Drive over Priests Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Sullivan Drive over Priests Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 505 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 757 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sullivan Drive over Priests Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sullivan Drive over Priests Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Sullivan Drive over Priests Creek carry?
About 505 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sullivan Drive over Priests Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Sullivan Drive over Priests Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.