US Bridges

M. L. King Jr. Dr. over Tributary Town CR

PoorClosed to traffic

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 6N R 1E · Structure no. SA2500000000252

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M. L. King Jr. Dr. over Tributary Town CR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M. L. King Jr. Dr. over Tributary Town CR in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,500 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM. L. King Jr. Dr.
CrossesTributary Town CR
LocationSec 33 T 6N R 1E
RouteCity Street 8274
CountyHinds County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.31248, -90.19717
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2015)
Projected traffic16,500 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$175,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M. L. King Jr. Dr. over Tributary Town CR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is M. L. King Jr. Dr. over Tributary Town CR 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does M. L. King Jr. Dr. over Tributary Town CR carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is M. L. King Jr. Dr. over Tributary Town CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns M. L. King Jr. Dr. over Tributary Town CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.