North Second St. over Town Creek
FairPosted for loadPrentiss County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T 6S R 6E · Structure no. SA5900000000083
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 198 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 360
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Second St. over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Second St. over Town Creek in Prentiss 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2043. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Second St. over Town Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Second St. over Town 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 2024.
How much traffic does North Second St. over Town Creek carry?
About 360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is North Second St. over Town Creek?
The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns North Second St. over Town Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.