US Bridges

Midway Road over Bakers Creek

Good

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 5N R 2W B · Structure no. SA250000000A163

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
131 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midway Road over Bakers Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Midway Road over Bakers Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2044. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMidway Road
CrossesBakers Creek
LocationSec 2 T 5N R 2W B
RouteCity Street 7266
Coordinates32.30134, -90.36932
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2024)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$314,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Midway Road over Bakers Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Midway Road over Bakers 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Midway Road over Bakers Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Midway Road over Bakers Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Midway Road over Bakers Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.