Eason Blvd over Town and Kings Creek
PoorPosted for loadLee County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T10S R 6E · Structure no. SA4100000000140
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,020 ft
- 24 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eason Blvd over Town and Kings Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eason Blvd over Town and Kings Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,500 by 2043. The structure is 1,020 ft (310.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Eason Blvd over Town and Kings Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Eason Blvd over Town and Kings Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Eason Blvd over Town and Kings Creek carry?
About 13,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Eason Blvd over Town and Kings Creek?
The structure is 1,020 ft (310.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Eason Blvd over Town and Kings Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.