US Bridges

Macedonia Road over Gillis Creek

Good

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 5N R12W B · Structure no. SA1800000000182

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macedonia Road over Gillis Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Macedonia Road over Gillis Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,275 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMacedonia Road
CrossesGillis Creek
LocationSec 11 T 5N R12W B
RouteCounty Highway 222
Coordinates31.41069, -89.16893
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2023)
Projected traffic1,275 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Macedonia Road over Gillis Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Macedonia 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Macedonia Road over Gillis Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Macedonia Road over Gillis Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Macedonia Road over Gillis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.