US Bridges

I 10 over Franklin Creek Road

Good

Jackson County, Mississippi · 6.9 MI E SR 63 · Structure no. 11000100300776A

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
322 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 10 over Franklin Creek Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 10 over Franklin Creek Road in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,500 by 2043. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 10
CrossesFranklin Creek Road
Location6.9 MI E SR 63
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.46677, -88.41886
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,500 (2023)
Projected traffic27,500 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 10 over Franklin Creek Road built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 10 over Franklin Creek Road 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I 10 over Franklin Creek Road carry?

About 22,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I 10 over Franklin Creek Road?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 10 over Franklin Creek Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.