US Bridges

Davis RD over Big Creek

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 4N R 1W B · Structure no. SA2500000000047

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis RD over Big Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Davis RD over Big Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesDavis RD
CrossesBig Creek
LocationSec 9 T 4N R 1W B
RouteCity Street 5177
Coordinates32.20003, -90.29889
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.6 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 traffic5,000 (2023)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2043
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$314,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Davis RD over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davis RD over Big 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Davis RD over Big Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Davis RD over Big Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Davis RD over Big Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.