Academy Drive over Priests Creek
FairForrest County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 4N R13W · Structure no. SA1800000000175
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 780
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Academy Drive over Priests Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Academy Drive over Priests Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Academy Drive over Priests Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Academy Drive 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 Academy Drive over Priests Creek carry?
About 780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Academy Drive over Priests Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Academy Drive over Priests Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.