US Bridges

I 10 over Fritz Creek

Good

Harrison County, Mississippi · 4.3 MI E US 49 · Structure no. 11000100240401A

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
39,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 10 over Fritz Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 10 over Fritz Creek in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 56 years old, older 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 39,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 10
CrossesFritz Creek
Location4.3 MI E US 49
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.44604, -89.0234
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,000 (2023)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 I 10 over Fritz Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is I 10 over Fritz 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I 10 over Fritz Creek carry?

About 39,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I 10 over Fritz Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I 10 over Fritz Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.