US Bridges

Gainer Road over Deer CREEK-1059

Fair

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T15N R 7W · Structure no. SA7600000000075

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
183 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gainer Road over Deer CREEK-1059 is a concrete channel beam carrying Gainer Road over Deer CREEK-1059 in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGainer Road
CrossesDeer CREEK-1059
LocationSec 36 T15N R 7W
RouteCounty Highway 1059
CountyWashington County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.10879, -90.87781
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$1.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gainer Road over Deer CREEK-1059 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gainer Road over Deer CREEK-1059 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Gainer Road over Deer CREEK-1059 carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Gainer Road over Deer CREEK-1059?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Gainer Road over Deer CREEK-1059?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.