South Palestine RD over Br of Sandy Creek
FairAdams County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 5N R 1W B · Structure no. SA0100000000003
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Palestine RD over Br of Sandy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying South Palestine RD over Br of Sandy Creek in Adams 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 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, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Palestine RD over Br of Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Palestine RD over Br of Sandy 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does South Palestine RD over Br of Sandy Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is South Palestine RD over Br of Sandy Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns South Palestine RD over Br of Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.