US Bridges

City Bridge RD over Red Creek

Fair

Stone County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 3S R11W B · Structure no. SA6600000000050

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Bridge RD over Red Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying City Bridge RD over Red Creek in Stone County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2044. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesCity Bridge RD
CrossesRed Creek
LocationSec 23 T 3S R11W B
RouteCounty Highway 117
Coordinates30.77051, -89.05743
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 City Bridge RD over Red Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is City Bridge RD over Red 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does City Bridge RD over Red Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is City Bridge RD over Red Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns City Bridge RD over Red Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.