US Bridges

Ida Street over Kings Creek Branch

FairPosted for load

Lee County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 9S R 5E · Structure no. SA4100000000079

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,127
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ida Street over Kings Creek Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Ida Street over Kings Creek Branch in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,127 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIda Street
CrossesKings Creek Branch
LocationSec 36 T 9S R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 2059
Coordinates34.25194, -88.72278
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.5 US tons
Inventory rating15.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,127 (2024)
Projected traffic3,150 by 2040
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ida Street over Kings Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ida Street over Kings Creek Branch 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Ida Street over Kings Creek Branch carry?

About 2,127 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ida Street over Kings Creek Branch?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ida Street over Kings Creek Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.