US Bridges

Terry RD over Big Creek

PoorPosted for load

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 4N R 1W B · Structure no. SA2500000000059

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
229 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Terry RD over Big Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Terry RD over Big 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,500 by 2042. The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTerry RD
CrossesBig Creek
LocationSec 23 T 4N R 1W B
RouteCity Street 4117
Coordinates32.17677, -90.27289
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating12.2 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length229 ft (69.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2022)
Projected traffic16,500 by 2042
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$717,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Terry RD over Big Creek built?

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

What condition is Terry RD over Big Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Terry RD over Big Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Terry RD over Big Creek?

The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Terry RD over Big Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.