US Bridges

Main Street over Greens Creek

Fair

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 5N R13W · Structure no. SA1800000000205

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Greens Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Main Street over Greens Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,850 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesGreens Creek
LocationSec 36 T 5N R13W
RouteCity Street 8790
Coordinates31.35464, -89.26212
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2024)
Projected traffic8,850 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$230,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over Greens Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over Greens 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Main Street over Greens Creek carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Greens Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Greens Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.