US Bridges

Childre Street over Conway Slough

Fair

Rankin County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 5N R 1E · Structure no. SA6100000000194

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Childre Street over Conway Slough is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Childre Street over Conway Slough in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChildre Street
CrossesConway Slough
LocationSec 13 T 5N R 1E
RouteCity Street 8294
Coordinates32.27689, -90.14653
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2024)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2044
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$840,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Childre Street over Conway Slough built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Childre Street over Conway Slough 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Childre Street over Conway Slough carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Childre Street over Conway Slough?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Childre Street over Conway Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.