Bill Downing RD over Turkey Creek
FairHinds County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 5N R 3W B · Structure no. SA2500000000174
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bill Downing RD over Turkey Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bill Downing RD over Turkey Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 51 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.
It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bill Downing RD over Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Bill Downing RD over Turkey 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Bill Downing RD over Turkey Creek carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Bill Downing RD over Turkey Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Bill Downing RD over Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.