US Bridges

Colonial Circle over Purple Creek

Good

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 6N R 2E · Structure no. SA250000000A280

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colonial Circle over Purple Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Colonial Circle over Purple Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,600 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesColonial Circle
CrossesPurple Creek
LocationSec 8 T 6N R 2E
RouteCity Street 7268
Coordinates32.38431, -90.12305
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2023)
Projected traffic9,600 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Colonial Circle over Purple Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colonial Circle over Purple 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Colonial Circle over Purple Creek carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Colonial Circle over Purple Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Colonial Circle over Purple Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.