James Street over Gillis Creek
FairForrest County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 4N R13W B · Structure no. SA1800000000233
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
James Street over Gillis Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying James Street over Gillis Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was James Street over Gillis Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is James Street over Gillis 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 James Street over Gillis Creek carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is James Street over Gillis Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns James Street over Gillis Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.