Ms HWY 607 SB over Turtleskin Creek
FairHancock County, Mississippi · 8.9 KM SE of JCT I59 · Structure no. 310060704500000
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- NASA
About this bridge
Ms HWY 607 SB over Turtleskin Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ms HWY 607 SB over Turtleskin Creek in Hancock County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ms HWY 607 SB over Turtleskin Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ms HWY 607 SB over Turtleskin 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Ms HWY 607 SB over Turtleskin Creek carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ms HWY 607 SB over Turtleskin Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Ms HWY 607 SB over Turtleskin Creek?
It is owned by the NASA.