US Bridges

Terry Road over Harris Creek

FairPosted for load

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 3N R 1W B · Structure no. SA2500000000003

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Terry Road over Harris Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Terry Road over Harris Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTerry Road
CrossesHarris Creek
LocationSec 9 T 3N R 1W B
RouteCounty Highway 460
CountyHinds County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.10906, -90.30097
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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,150 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$269,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Terry Road over Harris Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Terry Road over Harris 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Terry Road over Harris Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Terry Road over Harris Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Terry Road over Harris Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.