US Bridges

FAS 2108 over Railroad Creek

Good

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 5S R 9W · Structure no. SA2400000000001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
164 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2108 over Railroad Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 2108 over Railroad Creek in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2030. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFAS 2108
CrossesRailroad Creek
LocationSec 4 T 5S R 9W
RouteCounty Highway 2108
Coordinates30.63806, -88.89083
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2009)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2108 over Railroad Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2108 over Railroad 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 FAS 2108 over Railroad Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2108 over Railroad Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2108 over Railroad Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.