Ashe Road over Fords Creek
PoorClosed to trafficPearl River County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 1S R17W · Structure no. SA5500000000024
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ashe Road over Fords Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ashe Road over Fords Creek in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ashe Road over Fords Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ashe Road over Fords 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 Ashe Road over Fords Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Ashe Road over Fords Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Ashe Road over Fords Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.