US Bridges

Ivy Avenue over Town Creek

Good

Winston County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T15N R12E · Structure no. SA8000000000072

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ivy Avenue over Town Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ivy Avenue over Town Creek in Winston County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 825 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesIvy Avenue
CrossesTown Creek
LocationSec 22 T15N R12E
RouteCity Street 138
Coordinates33.13357, -89.05312
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic825 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$127,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ivy Avenue over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ivy Avenue over Town 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 Ivy Avenue over Town Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ivy Avenue over Town Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ivy Avenue over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.