US Bridges

State ST Frontage over Town Creek

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 5N R 1E · Structure no. SA2500000000404

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

State ST Frontage over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State ST Frontage over Town Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState ST Frontage
CrossesTown Creek
LocationSec 10 T 5N R 1E
RouteCity Street 9999
Coordinates32.28495, -90.18339
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2023)
Projected traffic480 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$269,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State ST Frontage over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is State ST Frontage over Town 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does State ST Frontage over Town Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State ST Frontage over Town Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns State ST Frontage over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.