US Bridges

N Gallatin ST over Town Creek

Good

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 5N R 1E · Structure no. SA2500000000104

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Gallatin ST over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying N Gallatin ST over Town Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,160 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Gallatin ST
CrossesTown Creek
LocationSec 3 T 5N R 1E
RouteCity Street 6933
Coordinates32.304, -90.19275
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2023)
Projected traffic13,160 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$359,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Gallatin ST over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Gallatin ST over Town Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does N Gallatin ST over Town Creek carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is N Gallatin ST over Town Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns N Gallatin ST over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.