US Bridges

Gatlin Creek Road over Conn Creek

Fair

Greene County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 1N R 7W B · Structure no. SA2100000000011

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gatlin Creek Road over Conn Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Gatlin Creek Road over Conn Creek in Greene County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2046. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesGatlin Creek Road
CrossesConn Creek
LocationSec 10 T 1N R 7W B
RouteCounty Highway 80
Coordinates31.06331, -88.67274
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic225 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Gatlin Creek Road over Conn Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gatlin Creek Road over Conn 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Gatlin Creek Road over Conn Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Gatlin Creek Road over Conn Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Gatlin Creek Road over Conn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.