US Bridges

Rankin ST Extd over Kings Creek

Fair

Lee County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 9S R 6E · Structure no. SA4100000000097

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,002
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rankin ST Extd over Kings Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rankin ST Extd over Kings Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 2,002 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRankin ST Extd
CrossesKings Creek
LocationSec 31 T 9S R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 2364
Coordinates34.25464, -88.71806
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,002 (2024)
Projected traffic3,000 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$269,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rankin ST Extd over Kings Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rankin ST Extd 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 Rankin ST Extd over Kings Creek carry?

About 2,002 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rankin ST Extd over Kings Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Rankin ST Extd over Kings Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.