US Bridges

FAS 104 Kiln Delis over Mill Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T 7S R13W B · Structure no. SA2400000000135

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 104 Kiln Delis over Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 104 Kiln Delis over Mill Creek in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,600 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 104 Kiln Delis
CrossesMill Creek
LocationSec 29 T 7S R13W B
RouteCounty Highway 104
Coordinates30.40091, -89.31786
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2024)
Projected traffic9,600 by 2044
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 104 Kiln Delis over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 104 Kiln Delis over Mill 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 104 Kiln Delis over Mill Creek carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 104 Kiln Delis over Mill Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 104 Kiln Delis over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.