Old Richton Road over Third Creek
FairForrest County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 5N R12W B · Structure no. SA1800000000185
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Richton Road over Third Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Richton Road over Third Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Richton Road over Third Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Richton Road over Third 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 Old Richton Road over Third Creek carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old Richton Road over Third Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Old Richton Road over Third Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.