Monument ST over Town Creek
PoorPosted for loadHinds County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 5N R 1E · Structure no. SA2500000000110
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Monument ST over Town Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Monument ST over Town Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Monument ST over Town Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Monument ST over Town 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Monument ST over Town Creek carry?
About 14,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Monument ST over Town Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Monument ST over Town Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.