US Bridges

FAS139-LORRAINE RD over Fritz Creek

FairPosted for load

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 7S R10W · Structure no. SA2400000000090

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS139-LORRAINE RD over Fritz Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAS139-LORRAINE RD over Fritz Creek in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,650 by 2044. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFAS139-LORRAINE RD
CrossesFritz Creek
LocationSec 7 T 7S R10W
RouteCounty Highway 139
Coordinates30.45374, -89.02743
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.9 US tons
Inventory rating13.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2024)
Projected traffic4,650 by 2044
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

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$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS139-LORRAINE RD over Fritz Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS139-LORRAINE RD over Fritz 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS139-LORRAINE RD over Fritz Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS139-LORRAINE RD over Fritz Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAS139-LORRAINE RD over Fritz Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.