US Bridges

Luther Carter RD over Reese Creek

Good

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 4N R12W B · Structure no. SA180000000A104

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
186 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Luther Carter RD over Reese Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Luther Carter RD over Reese Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2042. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLuther Carter RD
CrossesReese Creek
LocationSec 36 T 4N R12W B
RouteCounty Highway 134
Coordinates31.27252, -89.14682
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2022)
Projected traffic390 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Luther Carter RD over Reese Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Luther Carter RD 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Luther Carter RD over Reese Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Luther Carter RD over Reese Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Luther Carter RD over Reese Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.