US Bridges

Broad Street over Gordons Creek

Good

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 4N R13W · Structure no. SA180000000A106

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
131 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad Street over Gordons Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Broad Street over Gordons Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBroad Street
CrossesGordons Creek
LocationSec 9 T 4N R13W
RouteCity Street 8759
Coordinates31.32825, -89.304
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Broad Street over Gordons Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broad Street over Gordons 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 Broad Street over Gordons Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Broad Street over Gordons Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Broad Street over Gordons Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.