US Bridges

Blair Street over Kings Creek

Fair

Lee County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 9S R 5E · Structure no. SA4100000000081

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
258
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blair Street over Kings Creek is a concrete slab carrying Blair Street over Kings Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 258 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBlair Street
CrossesKings Creek
LocationSec 36 T 9S R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 2174
Coordinates34.26083, -88.72364
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic258 (2024)
Projected traffic3,600 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blair Street over Kings Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blair Street over Kings 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Blair Street over Kings Creek carry?

About 258 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Blair Street over Kings Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Blair Street over Kings Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.