US Bridges

First Road West over Terrys Creek

Fair

Pike County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 1N R 7E B · Structure no. SA5700000000013

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
145 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

First Road West over Terrys Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying First Road West over Terrys Creek in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 63 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2043. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFirst Road West
CrossesTerrys Creek
LocationSec 20 T 1N R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 74
Coordinates31.02939, -90.51486
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2021)
Projected traffic690 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$875,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was First Road West over Terrys Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is First Road West over Terrys 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does First Road West over Terrys Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is First Road West over Terrys Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns First Road West over Terrys Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.