Myers Road over Big Creek
PoorPosted for loadRankin County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 3N R 2E · Structure no. SA6100000000022
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Myers Road over Big Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Myers Road over Big Creek in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Myers Road over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Myers Road over Big 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Myers Road over Big Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Myers Road over Big Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Myers Road over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.