US Bridges

Gary RD over Ditch Trib Big Creek

FairPosted for load

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 4N R 1W B · Structure no. SA2500000000048

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gary RD over Ditch Trib Big Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Gary RD over Ditch Trib Big Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 36 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,850 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGary RD
CrossesDitch Trib Big Creek
LocationSec 9 T 4N R 1W B
RouteCounty Highway 5178
CountyHinds County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.198, -90.29839
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2022)
Projected traffic5,850 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$208,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gary RD over Ditch Trib Big Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Gary RD over Ditch Trib 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 2025.

How much traffic does Gary RD over Ditch Trib Big Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Gary RD over Ditch Trib Big Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Gary RD over Ditch Trib Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.