Ford Ave over Town Creek
PoorPosted for loadHinds County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 6N R 1E · Structure no. SA2500000000244
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ford Ave over Town Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ford Ave over Town Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ford Ave over Town Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ford Ave 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Ford Ave over Town Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ford Ave over Town Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Ford Ave over Town Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.