US Bridges

Plantation Blvd. over Purple Creek

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 6N R 2E · Structure no. SA2500000000276

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plantation Blvd. over Purple Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Plantation Blvd. over Purple Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2038. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPlantation Blvd.
CrossesPurple Creek
LocationSec 6 T 6N R 2E
RouteCity Street 7269
CountyHinds County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.38911, -90.12919
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2018)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2038
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$450,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plantation Blvd. over Purple Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plantation Blvd. over Purple 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Plantation Blvd. over Purple Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Plantation Blvd. over Purple Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Plantation Blvd. over Purple Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.