US Bridges

South Green Street over Kings Creek

Fair

Lee County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T10S R 6E · Structure no. SA4100000000192

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Green Street over Kings Creek is a concrete slab carrying South Green Street over Kings Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,500 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSouth Green Street
CrossesKings Creek
LocationSec 6 T10S R 6E
RouteCity Street 2363
Coordinates34.24919, -88.70688
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2024)
Projected traffic19,500 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$404,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Green Street over Kings Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Green 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 2024.

How much traffic does South Green Street over Kings Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is South Green 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 49 ft wide.

Who owns South Green Street over Kings Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.