US Bridges

Washington Ave over Turkey Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 7S R11W B · Structure no. SA2400000000107

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
164 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Ave over Turkey Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Washington Ave over Turkey Creek in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2042. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Ave
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationSec 22 T 7S R11W B
RouteCounty Highway 1681
CountyHarrison County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.42389, -89.07056
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2009)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Ave over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Ave over Turkey 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Washington Ave over Turkey Creek carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Washington Ave over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Ave over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.