US Bridges

Ms HWY 607 NB over Turtleskin Creek

Good

Hancock County, Mississippi · 8.9 KM SE of JCT I59 · Structure no. 310060704500001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2024 count
Owner
Federal
NASA

About this bridge

Ms HWY 607 NB over Turtleskin Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ms HWY 607 NB over Turtleskin Creek in Hancock County, Mississippi. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMs HWY 607 NB
CrossesTurtleskin Creek
Location8.9 KM SE of JCT I59
RouteState Highway 607
Coordinates30.40626, -89.63289
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2024)
Projected traffic2,550 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNASA
Maintained byNASA
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$22.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ms HWY 607 NB over Turtleskin Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ms HWY 607 NB over Turtleskin 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ms HWY 607 NB over Turtleskin Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ms HWY 607 NB over Turtleskin Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ms HWY 607 NB over Turtleskin Creek?

It is owned by the NASA.