US Bridges

NW Ramp Eason Blv over Kings Creek

Good

Lee County, Mississippi · 4.3 MI S US 78 · Structure no. 21000450412234A

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
288 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Ramp Eason Blv over Kings Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW Ramp Eason Blv over Kings Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2043. The structure is 288 ft (87.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNW Ramp Eason Blv
CrossesKings Creek
Location4.3 MI S US 78
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates34.23898, -88.69895
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2023)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NW Ramp Eason Blv over Kings Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW Ramp Eason Blv over Kings 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does NW Ramp Eason Blv over Kings Creek carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NW Ramp Eason Blv over Kings Creek?

The structure is 288 ft (87.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns NW Ramp Eason Blv over Kings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.