US Bridges

FAS 1144 Three Riv over Mill Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 6S R10W B · Structure no. SA2400000000050

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1144 Three Riv over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFAS 1144 Three Riv
CrossesMill Creek
LocationSec 30 T 6S R10W B
RouteCounty Highway 1144
Coordinates30.49167, -89.03333
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2009)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2042
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$3,000 (2018 estimate)
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 November 2024.

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

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1144 Three Riv over Mill Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1144 Three Riv over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.