US Bridges

South Spring ST over Kings Creek

Fair

Lee County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T10S R 6E · Structure no. SA4100000000139

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Spring ST over Kings Creek is a concrete slab carrying South Spring ST over Kings Creek 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 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth Spring ST
CrossesKings Creek
LocationSec 6 T10S R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 2363
Coordinates34.24874, -88.70604
Functional classRural 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 2024
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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2022)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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$679,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Spring ST over Kings Creek built?

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

What condition is South Spring ST 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 2024.

How much traffic does South Spring ST over Kings Creek carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is South Spring ST over Kings Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns South Spring ST over Kings Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.