Arlington Road over Gaines Creek
GoodPosted for loadPerry County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T 3N R 9W B · Structure no. SA5600000000052
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 200 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 360
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Arlington Road over Gaines Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arlington Road over Gaines Creek in Perry 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Arlington Road over Gaines Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Arlington Road over Gaines Creek 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Arlington Road over Gaines Creek carry?
About 360 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Arlington Road over Gaines Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Arlington Road over Gaines Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.