US Bridges

Gary Road over Bch of Big Creek

FairPosted for load

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 4N R 1W B · Structure no. SA2500000000058

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gary Road over Bch of Big Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Gary Road over Bch of Big Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGary Road
CrossesBch of Big Creek
LocationSec 22 T 4N R 1W B
RouteCounty Highway 5178
CountyHinds County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.17504, -90.28629
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2024)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2044
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 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gary Road over Bch of Big Creek built?

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

What condition is Gary Road over Bch of 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Gary Road over Bch of Big Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Gary Road over Bch of Big Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Gary Road over Bch of Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.