Forts Lake Road over Franklin Creek
GoodJackson County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 6S R 4W B · Structure no. SA3000000000053
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 171 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forts Lake Road over Franklin Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Forts Lake Road over Franklin Creek in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2045. The structure is 171 ft (52.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forts Lake Road over Franklin Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forts Lake Road over Franklin 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 2025.
How much traffic does Forts Lake Road over Franklin Creek carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Forts Lake Road over Franklin Creek?
The structure is 171 ft (52.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Forts Lake Road over Franklin Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.