US Bridges

Eastgate Drive over Terrapin Skin Creek

GoodPosted for load

Rankin County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 5N R 3E · Structure no. SA6100000000090

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastgate Drive over Terrapin Skin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Eastgate Drive over Terrapin Skin Creek in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,050 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEastgate Drive
CrossesTerrapin Skin Creek
LocationSec 8 T 5N R 3E
RouteCity Street 1321
Coordinates32.28728, -90.01247
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2024)
Projected traffic4,050 by 2044
Trucks8%
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 Eastgate Drive over Terrapin Skin Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eastgate Drive over Terrapin Skin 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 Eastgate Drive over Terrapin Skin Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Eastgate Drive over Terrapin Skin Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Eastgate Drive over Terrapin Skin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.