US Bridges

T&p 607 Canal RD over Turkey Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 7S R11W B · Structure no. SA2400000000114

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T&p 607 Canal RD over Turkey Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying T&p 607 Canal RD over Turkey Creek in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,500 by 2043. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesT&p 607 Canal RD
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationSec 31 T 7S R11W B
RouteCounty Highway 607
Coordinates30.39797, -89.13661
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2023)
Projected traffic19,500 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 T&p 607 Canal RD over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is T&p 607 Canal RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T&p 607 Canal RD over Turkey Creek carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is T&p 607 Canal RD over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns T&p 607 Canal RD over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.