US Bridges

Court Street over Town Creek

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 5N R 1E · Structure no. SA2500000000108

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
179 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Court Street over Town Creek is a concrete slab carrying Court Street over Town Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,850 by 2043. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCourt Street
CrossesTown Creek
LocationSec 3 T 5N R 1E
RouteCity Street 7261
Coordinates32.29574, -90.18646
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2023)
Projected traffic2,850 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Court Street over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Court Street over Town 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Court Street over Town Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Court Street over Town Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Court Street over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.