FAS 1142 Firetower over Five Mile Branch
FairHarrison County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T 7S R13W B · Structure no. SA2400000000131
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 1142 Firetower over Five Mile Branch is a concrete slab carrying FAS 1142 Firetower over Five Mile Branch in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.
It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,950 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 1142 Firetower over Five Mile Branch built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 1142 Firetower over Five Mile Branch 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 1142 Firetower over Five Mile Branch carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FAS 1142 Firetower over Five Mile Branch?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 1142 Firetower over Five Mile Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.