US Bridges

Oneal Road over Fritz Creek

Good

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 6S R11W · Structure no. SA2400000000061

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oneal Road over Fritz Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Oneal Road over Fritz Creek in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2030. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOneal Road
CrossesFritz Creek
LocationSec 35 T 6S R11W
RouteCounty Highway 780
Coordinates30.47167, -89.05472
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2010)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oneal Road over Fritz Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oneal Road 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 2022.

How much traffic does Oneal Road over Fritz Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Oneal Road over Fritz Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Oneal Road over Fritz Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.