US Bridges

5th Avenue over Gardiner Park Tributary

Good

Jones County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 9N R11W · Structure no. SA3400000000174

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th Avenue over Gardiner Park Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying 5th Avenue over Gardiner Park Tributary in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,900 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries5th Avenue
CrossesGardiner Park Tributary
LocationSec 31 T 9N R11W
RouteCity Street 853
Coordinates31.70106, -89.13125
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2023)
Projected traffic6,900 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 5th Avenue over Gardiner Park Tributary built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th Avenue over Gardiner Park Tributary 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 5th Avenue over Gardiner Park Tributary carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 5th Avenue over Gardiner Park Tributary?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns 5th Avenue over Gardiner Park Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.