Ernie Martin Road over Five Mile Creek
FairHinds County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 4N R 4W · Structure no. SA2500000000099
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ernie Martin Road over Five Mile Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ernie Martin Road over Five Mile Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 6 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ernie Martin Road over Five Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Ernie Martin Road over Five Mile 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Ernie Martin Road over Five Mile Creek carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ernie Martin Road over Five Mile 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 Ernie Martin Road over Five Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.