US Bridges

J.M. Tatum Ind. DR over Priests Creek

Fair

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 4N R13W B · Structure no. SA1800000000173

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

J.M. Tatum Ind. DR over Priests Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying J.M. Tatum Ind. DR over Priests 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,450 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesJ.M. Tatum Ind. DR
CrossesPriests Creek
LocationSec 35 T 4N R13W B
RouteCity Street 334
CountyForrest County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.27034, -89.26402
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (60.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2024)
Projected traffic3,450 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 J.M. Tatum Ind. DR over Priests Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is J.M. Tatum Ind. DR over Priests 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does J.M. Tatum Ind. DR over Priests Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is J.M. Tatum Ind. DR over Priests Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns J.M. Tatum Ind. DR over Priests Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.