US Bridges

SR 605 over Fritz Creek

Good

Harrison County, Mississippi · 0.7 MI N I 10 · Structure no. 31006050240057A

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
347 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 605 over Fritz Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 605 over Fritz Creek in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2043. The structure is 347 ft (105.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 605
CrossesFritz Creek
Location0.7 MI N I 10
RouteState Highway 605
Coordinates30.45578, -89.02826
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length347 ft (105.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2023)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 605 over Fritz Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 605 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 605 over Fritz Creek carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 605 over Fritz Creek?

The structure is 347 ft (105.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 605 over Fritz Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.