South West Street over Town Creek
FairPosted for loadHinds County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 5N R 1E · Structure no. SA2500000000129
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South West Street over Town Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South West Street over Town Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 66 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,750 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 60 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South West Street over Town Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is South West 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does South West Street over Town Creek carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is South West Street over Town Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns South West Street over Town Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.