US Bridges

Preister Drive over Neely Creek

Good

Rankin County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 5N R 2E · Structure no. SA6100000000081

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preister Drive over Neely Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Preister Drive over Neely Creek in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPreister Drive
CrossesNeely Creek
LocationSec 7 T 5N R 2E
RouteCity Street 2135
Coordinates32.28497, -90.12922
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2024)
Projected traffic270 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Preister Drive over Neely Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preister Drive over Neely 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Preister Drive over Neely Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Preister Drive over Neely Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Preister Drive over Neely Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.