Harper Road over Phillips Creek
FairAlcorn County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 2S R 8E · Structure no. SA0200000000085
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 151 ft
- 700 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,311
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harper Road over Phillips Creek is a concrete slab carrying Harper Road over Phillips Creek in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 9,311 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,950 by 2045. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Harper Road over Phillips Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Harper Road over Phillips 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Harper Road over Phillips Creek carry?
About 9,311 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Harper Road over Phillips Creek?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Harper Road over Phillips Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.