Thornton RD over Bch of Murphy Creek
GoodHinds County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 3N R 4W · Structure no. SA2500000000416
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thornton RD over Bch of Murphy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Thornton RD over Bch of Murphy Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thornton RD over Bch of Murphy Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Thornton RD over Bch of Murphy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Thornton RD over Bch of Murphy Creek carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Thornton RD over Bch of Murphy Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Thornton RD over Bch of Murphy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.