Macedonia Road over Third Creek
PoorForrest County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T 5N R12W B · Structure no. SA1800000000187
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 642
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Macedonia Road over Third Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Macedonia Road over Third Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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.
It carries about 642 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 963 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Macedonia Road over Third Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Macedonia Road over Third 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 Macedonia Road over Third Creek carry?
About 642 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Macedonia 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 25 ft wide.
Who owns Macedonia Road over Third Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.