US Bridges

East Ridge Drive over Town Creek

Fair

Winston County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T15N R12E · Structure no. SA8000000000074

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Ridge Drive over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying East Ridge Drive over Town Creek in Winston County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEast Ridge Drive
CrossesTown Creek
LocationSec 27 T15N R12E
RouteCity Street 482
Coordinates33.13139, -89.04019
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2022)
Projected traffic630 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Ridge Drive over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Ridge Drive over Town 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 2024.

How much traffic does East Ridge Drive over Town Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is East Ridge Drive over Town Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns East Ridge Drive over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.