US Bridges

Vestry Road over Little Red Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 4S R 8W B · Structure no. SA3000000000197

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
131 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vestry Road over Little Red Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Vestry Road over Little Red Creek in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2044. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesVestry Road
CrossesLittle Red Creek
LocationSec 2 T 4S R 8W B
RouteCounty Highway 2106
Coordinates30.72377, -88.76496
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 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 width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2024)
Projected traffic250 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vestry Road over Little Red Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vestry Road over Little Red Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Vestry Road over Little Red Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Vestry Road over Little Red Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Vestry Road over Little Red Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.