US Bridges

Main Street over Deer Creek

Fair

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T18N R 7W · Structure no. SA7600000000335

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
171 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Deer Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Main Street over Deer Creek in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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.

It carries about 370 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 518 by 2044. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesDeer Creek
LocationSec 14 T18N R 7W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.40393, -90.9005
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2022)
Projected traffic518 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Main Street over Deer Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Deer Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.