FAS 697 Helm RD over Creek
FairWashington County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T19N R 6W B · Structure no. SA7600000000270
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 697 Helm RD over Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying FAS 697 Helm RD over Creek in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 FAS 697 Helm RD over Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 697 Helm RD over 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 697 Helm RD over Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FAS 697 Helm RD over Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 697 Helm RD over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.