US Bridges

FAS624 Avondarlove over Deer Creek

Fair

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T16N R 7W B · Structure no. SA7600000000135

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS624 Avondarlove over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS624 Avondarlove over Deer Creek in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAS624 Avondarlove
CrossesDeer Creek
LocationSec 24 T16N R 7W B
RouteCounty Highway 624
Coordinates33.21817, -90.87144
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2021)
Projected traffic200 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$291,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS624 Avondarlove over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS624 Avondarlove over Deer 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAS624 Avondarlove over Deer Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS624 Avondarlove over Deer Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS624 Avondarlove over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.