US Bridges

Border Avenue over Four Mile Creek

Fair

Stone County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 2S R12W · Structure no. SA6600000000093

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
189
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Border Avenue over Four Mile Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Border Avenue over Four Mile Creek in Stone County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 189 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 284 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBorder Avenue
CrossesFour Mile Creek
LocationSec 24 T 2S R12W
RouteCity Street 3054
Coordinates30.85533, -89.15047
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2024)
Projected traffic284 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$127,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Border Avenue over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Border Avenue over Four Mile 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 2024.

How much traffic does Border Avenue over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Border Avenue over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Border Avenue over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.