Old Port Gibson over Relief Big Sand Creek
FairClaiborne County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T13N R 4E B · Structure no. SA1100000000074
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Port Gibson over Relief Big Sand Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Port Gibson over Relief Big Sand Creek in Claiborne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Port Gibson over Relief Big Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Port Gibson over Relief Big Sand 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Old Port Gibson over Relief Big Sand Creek carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old Port Gibson over Relief Big Sand Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Old Port Gibson over Relief Big Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.