US Bridges

Airport-Gate No 2 over Deer Creek

Good

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T19N R 8W · Structure no. SA7600000000311

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport-Gate No 2 over Deer Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Airport-Gate No 2 over Deer Creek in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 406 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesAirport-Gate No 2
CrossesDeer Creek
LocationSec 23 T19N R 8W
RouteCounty Highway 599
Coordinates33.47836, -91.00357
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2022)
Projected traffic406 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport-Gate No 2 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport-Gate No 2 over Deer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Airport-Gate No 2 over Deer Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Airport-Gate No 2 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Airport-Gate No 2 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.