US Bridges

FAS 1144 Three Riv over Mill Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T 6S R10W B · Structure no. SA2400000000049

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1144 Three Riv over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 1144 Three Riv over Mill Creek in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 6 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2030. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFAS 1144 Three Riv
CrossesMill Creek
LocationSec 19 T 6S R10W B
RouteCounty Highway 1144
Coordinates30.50083, -89.02556
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2009)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1144 Three Riv over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1144 Three Riv over Mill 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1144 Three Riv over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1144 Three Riv over Mill Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns FAS 1144 Three Riv over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.