US Bridges

Gertrude ST over Caney CR

Good

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 5N R 1W · Structure no. SA2500000000137

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gertrude ST over Caney CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Gertrude ST over Caney CR in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGertrude ST
CrossesCaney CR
LocationSec 14 T 5N R 1W
RouteCity Street 731
Coordinates32.27964, -90.26961
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating99.4 US tons
Inventory rating59.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic600 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Gertrude ST over Caney CR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gertrude ST over Caney CR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Gertrude ST over Caney CR carry?

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

How long is Gertrude ST over Caney CR?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Gertrude ST over Caney CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.