US Bridges

Sunrise Road over Reese Creek

Good

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 5N R12W B · Structure no. SA1800000000235

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunrise Road over Reese Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Sunrise Road over Reese Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSunrise Road
CrossesReese Creek
LocationSec 35 T 5N R12W B
RouteCity Street 8793
Coordinates31.3498, -89.177
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2022)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2042
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sunrise Road over Reese Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunrise Road over Reese 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Sunrise Road over Reese Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sunrise Road over Reese Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sunrise Road over Reese Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.