Shaifer House RD over Widows Creek
PoorClosed to trafficClaiborne County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T11N R 2E · Structure no. SA1100000000024
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shaifer House RD over Widows Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Shaifer House RD over Widows Creek in Claiborne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shaifer House RD over Widows Creek built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shaifer House RD over Widows Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Shaifer House RD over Widows Creek carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is Shaifer House RD over Widows Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Shaifer House RD over Widows Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.