Suggs Road over Branch of Big Creek
PoorClosed to trafficForrest County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 5N R14W · Structure no. SA1800000000215
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 63
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Suggs Road over Branch of Big Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Suggs Road over Branch of Big Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 2 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 94 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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 Suggs Road over Branch of Big Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Suggs Road over Branch of Big 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 Suggs Road over Branch of Big Creek carry?
About 63 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Suggs Road over Branch of Big Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Suggs Road over Branch of Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.