US Bridges

US 11 over Red Creek

Good

Lamar County, Mississippi · 1.0 MI N SR 13 · Structure no. 210001103704980

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 over Red Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 11 over Red Creek in Lamar County, Mississippi. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2043. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 11
CrossesRed Creek
Location1.0 MI N SR 13
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates31.00933, -89.45048
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11 over Red Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 11 over Red 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 11 over Red Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 11 over Red Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 11 over Red Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.