US Bridges

Gore RD over Bch of Big Creek

Good

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 5N R 1W · Structure no. SA250000000A159

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gore RD over Bch of Big Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Gore RD over Bch of Big Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGore RD
CrossesBch of Big Creek
LocationSec 32 T 5N R 1W
RouteCounty Highway 5134
Coordinates32.23414, -90.31806
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic240 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gore RD over Bch of Big Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gore RD over Bch of Big 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Gore RD over Bch of Big Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Gore RD over Bch of Big 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 Gore RD over Bch of Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.