Old Port Gibson over Big Sand Creek
FairPosted for loadClaiborne County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T13N R 4E B · Structure no. SA1100000000075
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Port Gibson over Big Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Port Gibson over Big Sand Creek in Claiborne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Big Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Port Gibson over 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 Big Sand Creek carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old Port Gibson over Big Sand Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Old Port Gibson over Big Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.