US Bridges

12th Avenue over Gordons Creek

Good

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 4N R13W · Structure no. SA180000000A116

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,080
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

12th Avenue over Gordons Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 12th Avenue 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 1,080 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,188 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries12th Avenue
CrossesGordons Creek
LocationSec 9 T 4N R13W
RouteCity Street 995
Coordinates31.32736, -89.30886
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,080 (2022)
Projected traffic1,188 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 12th Avenue over Gordons Creek built?

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

What condition is 12th Avenue 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does 12th Avenue over Gordons Creek carry?

About 1,080 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 12th Avenue over Gordons Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns 12th Avenue over Gordons Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.