US Bridges

E County Line RD over Purple Creek

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 6N R 2E B · Structure no. SA2500000000278

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,100
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E County Line RD over Purple Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E County Line RD over Purple Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 34,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,510 by 2038. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE County Line RD
CrossesPurple Creek
LocationSec 6 T 6N R 2E B
RouteCity Street 7305
CountyHinds County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.39948, -90.13437
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,100 (2018)
Projected traffic37,510 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$650,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E County Line RD over Purple Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is E County Line RD 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 E County Line RD over Purple Creek carry?

About 34,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is E County Line RD over Purple Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns E County Line RD over Purple Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.