Bliss Creek over N Washington ST
FairPosted for loadWarren County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T17N R 4E B · Structure no. SA7500000000111
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 85 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bliss Creek over N Washington ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bliss Creek over N Washington ST in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bliss Creek over N Washington ST built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bliss Creek over N Washington ST 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Bliss Creek over N Washington ST carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Bliss Creek over N Washington ST?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Bliss Creek over N Washington ST?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.