US Bridges

Eason Blvd over Town and Kings Creeks

Good

Lee County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T10S R 6E · Structure no. SA4100000000200

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,020 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eason Blvd over Town and Kings Creeks is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eason Blvd over Town and Kings Creeks in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

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 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesEason Blvd
CrossesTown and Kings Creeks
LocationSec 8 T10S R 6E
RouteCity Street 2358
Coordinates34.23565, -88.69622
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating7.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,020 ft (310.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2024)
Projected traffic22,500 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$4.9 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eason Blvd over Town and Kings Creeks built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eason Blvd over Town and Kings Creeks in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Eason Blvd over Town and Kings Creeks carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Eason Blvd over Town and Kings Creeks?

The structure is 1,020 ft (310.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Eason Blvd over Town and Kings Creeks?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.