US Bridges

Glendale Avenue over Bay Creek

Good

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 5N R13W B · Structure no. SA1800000000199

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glendale Avenue over Bay Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glendale Avenue over Bay Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGlendale Avenue
CrossesBay Creek
LocationSec 28 T 5N R13W B
RouteCounty Highway 8785
Coordinates31.36328, -89.30547
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2024)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2044
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$314,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glendale Avenue over Bay Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glendale Avenue over Bay 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Glendale Avenue over Bay Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Glendale Avenue over Bay Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Glendale Avenue over Bay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.