St. Thomas Road over Relief for Bakers Creek
PoorClosed to trafficHinds County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 6N R 2W B · Structure no. SA2500000000292
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
St. Thomas Road over Relief for Bakers Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying St. Thomas Road over Relief for Bakers Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 2 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was St. Thomas Road over Relief for Bakers Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is St. Thomas Road over Relief for Bakers 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does St. Thomas Road over Relief for Bakers Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is St. Thomas Road over Relief for Bakers Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns St. Thomas Road over Relief for Bakers Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.