US Bridges

SR 9W over Shippy Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Mississippi · 1.2 MI S Lafayette Cl · Structure no. 310000940701010

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9W over Shippy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 9W over Shippy Creek in Calhoun County, Mississippi. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9W
CrossesShippy Creek
Location1.2 MI S Lafayette Cl
RouteState Highway 9
CountyCalhoun County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.15064, -89.42285
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2023)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 9W over Shippy Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 9W over Shippy 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 9W over Shippy Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 9W over Shippy Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 9W over Shippy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.